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Chapter 153 Fu Erdan

"Chu Ni's soldiers are nothing more than that, but the artillery is very sophisticated. It seems that the fourth brother's suggestion is good. We still need to cast more new cannons to restrain Chu Ni."

Kangxi held the binoculars, frowned and looked at Pingjingguan where the fierce battle was taking place. The fireworks filled the air, but his mind couldn't help but spread, gradually thinking about something deeper.

Maybe it's because of his age, at this time, Kangxi always thinks about the past and those opponents.When he conquered Galdan back then, the opponent's guns gave Kangxi a great shock. Those guns and artillery from more distant places far surpassed the equipment of the Qing army at that time, which made him a little afraid.

Kangxi is not that kind of stupid king, but he is very good at learning new things, especially in firearms. In his garden, among the gifts brought by envoys from various countries in the West, there is the present era State-of-the-art flintlocks and artillery.

It is precisely because he understands the power of these guns and artillery that Kangxi has repeatedly restricted the development of firearms, because he understands a very profound truth, that is, if the development of guns and artillery is allowed, then in terms of the number of Han people, the Eight Banners cannot suppress it at all. , so especially for the development of green camp firearms, they are even more suspicious.

Now seeing the Fuhan army on the city wall shooting with flintlock guns, Kangxi felt a little worried. Although he didn't understand how a small green battalion guerrilla developed such a large firearms force, he understood one thing. That is, when the Fuhan army is still weak after all, it must be wiped out with all its strength in order to keep the stability of the Qing Dynasty.

"If the Qing army is just like this, our army doesn't need to worry at all."

In the smog, Ning Zuyi smacked his mouth. He didn't underestimate the Qing army below, but because Ning Zuyi's understanding of the meaning of defense has penetrated into very detailed aspects, even if it is the bottom of the first defense division. A company commander, Ning Zuyi, has met at least once.

Although the offensive of the Qing army seems to be getting more and more intense at this time, in Ning Zuyi's eyes, it is not the same thing at all. From the sparseness of the gunfire, he can feel the fighting will and direction of the Qing army. If it is a desperate attack, then the situation will not be like this at all.

"It seems that this battle is going to drag on for a long time, and I don't know what's going on with the Major General." Ning Zuyi was not the only one who saw the Qing army's intentions, but also the new chief of staff, Zheng Yuanqing, after Gao Yuan was transferred away. , the head of the first regiment directly took over the vacated position of chief of staff.

For the soldiers who are currently following Ning Yu to the south, they are more used to being called the Great Governor, and for these generals who are still in Huguang, they prefer to call the former Major General, even though this Major General is now Hanyang Gong.

Hearing what Zheng Yuanqing said, Ning Zuyi had a smile on his face, "Naturally, there is no need for us to worry about the Major General. Most of the green camps in the south are nothing more than native chickens and dogs, except for the high-ranking one who has some skills. Others, the Major General, can easily defeat them."

This flattery did not fit Ning Zuyi's usual low-key image at all, but it was also the same in Zheng Yuanqing's eyes. Ning Yu's repeated victories established an invincible image in the hearts of the senior officials of the Fuhan Army. They adore this young man and are more willing to fight for this young man.

"Well, by the way, don't pile up the artillery shells and other things in the pass now, so as not to be destroyed by the artillery of the Qing army." Ning Zuyi was quite meticulous in the war. "The artillery is the key to winning this battle."

Zheng Yuanqing nodded slightly, and said in a low voice: "According to the news from Wuchang, the output of our gun workshop has reached the bottleneck at present, and there will be no new supply of guns in the short term. When the time comes, I will guard the first division, and maybe I will pick up some clear guns." The dog's things are useful."

"It's okay, it won't have any impact in a short period of time. Not only are we defending now, the Qing army's attack is also sloppy. Presumably Kangxi is still waiting for news from Chapina."

Ning Zuyi clenched the binoculars tightly in his hand, and murmured: "If Chabina can capture Jiujiang, Wuchang will be in danger, and it will be meaningless for our army to garrison here. Kangxi has a good plan, but he doesn't even think about it." , What did Chapina use to attack Jiujiang?"

"It's nothing more than waiting. Whose chess piece will come to life first. If the major general wins, I'm afraid Kangxi will not be able to bear it."

"What if we lose?" Zheng Yuanqing said with a smile.

"If we lose, we will have to prepare for suffering here!"

Even though he said so, Ning Zuyi's eyes were eager to try.

Now this Kangxi is indeed old, so old that everyone seems to want to call Kangxi the catty, or is he not the so-called holy king.

"Slave Fu Erdan kowtowed to the emperor, long live my emperor!"

A middle-aged man in his early forties, wearing armour, knelt down in front of Kangxi, kowtowed three times and bowed nine times.His face was a little red, but the excitement in his eyes could reveal the person's heart.

Kangxi was reviewing the memorial in the tent, drawing circles on it with a Chinese ink pen from time to time, his mood was not affected by the unfavorable situation of the war, and he said softly: "Fu Erdan, I haven't seen you for a few years?"

Fu Erdan knelt on the ground and respectfully said: "Reporting to the emperor, since the 56th year of Kangxi, when the slave was awarded the title of Zhenwu General by the emperor, the slave has been staying in Altai and conquering Junggar. Now think about it, it has been four years since I saw the emperor Longyan. It's really shameful to be a slave!"

"Letting you stay in the northwest is for you to make meritorious service, and you have done a good job. I am very happy to have captured Zaisang and more than a hundred people! The man who dared to subdue the startled horse in front of me back then has died. Become a pillar of our Qing Dynasty!"

Emperor Kangxi seemed to recall that scene back then. It was still in the 43rd year of Kangxi, when he was stationed in Zhengjiazhuang, Qi County, and was inspecting the guards riding and shooting in Taiyuan City in front of the palace. At that time, a horse was frightened and almost ran into the holy driver. Qianqian subdued the horse, which left a very deep impression on Kangxi.

At that time, Kangxi was also very happy, and directly ordered Fu Erdan to commend him, and also rewarded Fu Erdan with a sable coat, and promoted Fu Erdan to be the governor of Zhengbai Banner Mongolia.

Hearing the kindness in Kangxi's words, Fu Erdan's eyes were a little red, and he wept: "What is the virtue and ability of the slave, let the emperor remember it in his heart. Now that 20 years have passed, the slave is willing to make new contributions to the emperor and the Qing Dynasty!"

Just when the monarch and his ministers were meeting each other, a first-class imperial guard walked in quickly from outside the tent and handed over a memorial.

After a while, Kangxi closed the memorial in his hand, but his face was a little more ugly. This memorial was the news about Ning Yu's victory over Gao Qi. Although the content in it was not exhaustive, Kangxi had already noticed that Here comes the crisis.

Kangxi still knows Gao Qiwei very well. He can be called a famous general in many aspects, and he is also a rare and outstanding talent in the Eight Banners. But even this person has become the defeated general of Ning Yu, which shows a very A serious problem, the Qing army's current talent has also been out of gear.

Then, can this Fu Erdan take up the important task?
(End of this chapter)