Cutting 1719

Chapter 161

Under the city of Nanchang, dozens of cannons lined up in front of the formation, and [-] Fuhan troops assembled behind, and hundreds of red flags waved in the wind, smearing the whole world with blood.

Ning Yu sat on the general platform, holding a binoculars and looking at the city in the distance. At the same time, dozens of attendants were busy in the audience, sending out one after another transfer orders to the various regiment camps, like clouds and flowing water. Tens of thousands of troops were mobilized, and when the flags were flying, it felt a bit like a strong army.

Only Ning Yu knew in his heart that although there seemed to be too many people at the moment, the main division could really be relied on. The foundation of the remaining two independent divisions was still at the level of the green battalion, and their equipment and weapons were also at the level of the green battalion. It's much better than the Green Camp, and it's hard to say if they really want to fight.

At this time, the Qing army in Nanchang City was only 3000 people. It was a city defense battalion left by Fu Erdan, and it was composed of some family members from the rich families in the city. , He had already sent someone to ask for help from the Qing army under Jiujiang City, but the attitude of the other party was a little vague.

A row of six-pound thunder-type cannons and eight-pound thunder-type cannons were lined up in front of the formation, and the pitch-black muzzles directed towards Nanchang Jiancheng, sending out a wordless cry.The gunners of the Fuhan Army wore fiery red military uniforms, raised their torches and placed them in front of the muzzle, ready to fire.

Ning Tieshan's stature is becoming more and more stout now. He has been interested in artillery since he was in the Young Eagle Camp, and he was also the first batch of gunners trained by the Fuhan Army.Now, as the head of the independent artillery regiment of the first division, Ning Tieshan's research on artillery and tactics can be regarded as the most profound group of people in the entire army.

"Three test shots, target the city wall in the northeast corner, let it go!"

boom - boom -

When Ning Tieshan's rough voice sounded, a row of artillery poured out bullets, and several bullets fell on the city wall, blasting out clouds of smoke and debris.

"The accuracy of the first round is good. Looking at this kung fu, taking down Nanchang City is not a problem!"

Everyone saw this scene, and there were smiles on their faces. They still had a certain understanding of the artillery. Although the artillery was powerful, it was not very accurate. Now the first method can hit the city wall. It is luck. very good.

Under the command of Ning Tieshan, three volleys could be fired every quarter of an hour. After 24 rounds in a row, that is, after an hour, the gun barrel turned red, and the smoke had already covered the entire position.

But today's Nanchang city wall has been punched with several cracks, especially the southeast city wall, where almost everything has been destroyed. The guards there have fled here early, and the distance from collapse has reached the final edge.

"Report to Commander-in-Chief, the artillery needs to cool down for a while, and it will explode if it is fired again." Ning Tieshan was sweating all over his body, and so were most of the gunners. Most of them had already untied their general clothes, Just put it aside.

"If you want to break the city, it will take about half a day. The city wall in the southeast corner will be smashed by our army, and then the army can take the opportunity to enter the city!"

Dong Ce's face was also happy, and he said with a smile: "Let's leave the siege to the third regiment! Li Shihu is like a lunatic when he fights, especially this kind of job of climbing the city first. It couldn't be more suitable!"

Ning Yu nodded, with a serious expression on his face, "According to the news from Wuchang, my father is now in a stalemate with Fu Erdan in Xianning. The battle is very fierce, and both sides have suffered heavy losses. We need to fight faster here to put pressure on the Qing army!"

A stout man came out and knelt down on one knee. It was Li Shihu, who was known as the "crazy tiger" in the army. He especially liked hand-to-hand combat in battle. Suffered seven or eight stab wounds and arrow wounds, and his prestige in the army is also very high.

"Great governor, Shi Hu dares to issue a military order to destroy the city in one day, if not, come and see him!"

"Okay! When you break the city, the governor will hold a celebration banquet for you!"

Ning Yu pondered for a moment, then nodded in approval. Of course he knew that the group of guys he brought was not as simple as outsiders imagined.

Ordinary people think that the Fuhan Army fought with sharp guns, but in fact, the veterans of the Young Eagle Battalion knew one thing in their hearts, that is, how much suffering they had suffered during the whole year of training in the Young Eagle Battalion. There is no day off, except for New Year's Day when everyone will gather and have fun, and the rest of the time is training, training and training.

Since the rebellion, most of the students from the Young Eagle Battalion have joined the Fuhan Army, and a small number of the remaining students have become instructors and started to train a new Young Eagle Battalion. Orphans currently recruited by the Fuhan Army will be sent to the Fuhan Army. Going to the Eagle Camp, there are also some children of soldiers who died for the Fuhan Army, and they are also studying in the Young Eagle Camp.

These children all call themselves young eagles, and the courses they learn are all inherited from the previous batch of tutorials, including the schedule and daily field training, but there is a slight difference from the first batch. That is, the first batch of young eagles all have a common iron finger with the outline of an eagle on it, and the number is no more than two hundred.

Every time Li Shihu went into battle, he would wear this iron finger. He looked at the city wall of Nanchang with a trace of disdain in his eyes. He was very clear about the capabilities of the Qing army.

"Wait. Don't attack the city!"

Just when Li Shihu was eager to try, a knight passed through the army from behind the formation and rushed to the edge of the platform. He was wearing a long gown, but he looked quite embarrassed on the horse, and he fell off the horse just like that.

"Student Li Fu has met the governor, please be merciful, don't attack the city!"

The middle-aged man in the long gown was crawling on the ground, with small cuts on his face and hands, but he didn't seem to know the pain, so he knelt under the general's platform and said in a sobbing voice: "I hope the governor will understand the people's situation and suspend the attack." city!"

Li Shihu saw a sour scholar who didn't know where he dared to stop him, so he pulled out his long knife, pointed at the middle-aged man and said angrily: "Wait for these sour scholars, who slap their lips and tongue every day, if you don't let go , this general will cut off your dog's head!"

But the middle-aged man seemed to have no fear, straightened his neck and said: "The general killed me alone, but he couldn't win the hearts of Jiangxi people!"

Ning Yu was a little confused about the situation at first, but now that he heard this person's words, he became a little interested, so he waved his hand and asked Li Shihu to step aside first.

Li Shihu was a little reluctant, but he didn't dare to disobey Ning Yu's order, so he gave the middle-aged man a hard look and pushed him aside.

At this time, everyone's attention was attracted by this middle-aged scholar. It's not like they haven't seen this kind of madman before. They just read a few sage books and point fingers all day long, and they are quite displeased. .

"Who is Mr.? Why did you stop me from attacking the city! If there is no reason, even if the governor let you go, I, a soldier under the account, would not like it!"

"This siege of the city has nothing to kill, but it has failed the benevolence and righteousness of the king of Chu. Student Li Fu is willing to persuade Nanchang to surrender!"

(End of this chapter)