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Chapter 1397 Heavy Rain and Firearms

The heavy rain fell suddenly over the village, and the heavy rain silenced both sides in the temptation. Under the bad weather, no matter how many troops there were, they could only stop fighting.

"Heavy rain like this is commonplace in the rainy season in Bangladesh, but it may be a good thing for us." The temporary command post set up by Qin Zuoming and the others was also covered by heavy rain, which obscured their sight, and it was difficult for them to see each other with binoculars Actions.

"How long do you think this heavy rain will last?" Chen Bangyan asked.

"I'm not Zhuge Kongming, how can I predict the future. I guess they will launch a general attack after the heavy rain is over. They probably think that our firearms will lose their effect in the heavy rain. How can they let this one wipe us out? Good opportunity." Qin Zuoming said.

"Haha, it's a pity that they didn't expect us to bring tarpaulins. Our soldiers have undergone rigorous training and are more than enough to deal with the sudden heavy rain. We were not affected by the heavy rain yesterday. We must let them stumble after the rain stops. "

Wu Yi, Qin Zuoming, Chen Bangyan and others acted accordingly. They wanted to defeat the enemy's 7 army head-on with well-trained soldiers and excellent muskets, but now that it was raining suddenly, they had to play a trick.

In the main tent of the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan and a group of princes were even more embarrassed in the face of the sudden heavy rain. Even Shah Jahan was soaked by the heavy rain and had to change his clothes.

Some princes were called up to fight here in the early morning. They didn't bring any change of clothes, and they were still wet and uncomfortable.

"The muskets, gunpowder, and matchlocks were almost all wet or wet by the heavy rain! Especially the black powder, which was soaked in water is useless, and only a very small amount of gunpowder can still be used!" The official in charge of firearms reported a noisy heart message.

"Our gunpowder was also soaked by the rain, and our bows and arrows were also damaged to varying degrees..." Many princes who owned matchlock guns reported one after another.

They were busy setting up formations last night, intending to wipe out each other in the battle that day, so they didn't have time to build waterproof tents to store gunpowder.

Shah Jahan was in a complicated mood. It can be said that this heavy rain destroyed the black powder of 70000 people. In the next battle, they could only engage in more tragic hand-to-hand combat.

The second prince Shashuja showed an excited expression: "Father, this may be a good opportunity for us! Our gunpowder and matchlock guns are damp, and the enemy is no exception. They rely on gunpowder more than us, and our important Cavalry and heavy infantry can step forward and fight them personally, destroying them in one fell swoop!"

All the princes thought the same thing, the sudden heavy rain on the battlefield must have soaked the gunpowder on both sides!At this time, the arquebus and gunpowder have lost their effect, so their 70000-strong army has gained an absolute advantage. They have a large number of heavy cavalry and heavy infantry!

"Father, please let the ministers lead the heavy cavalry and heavy infantry to attack after the heavy rain stops, and completely wipe them out!" Shashuja said.

"After the rain stopped, wait for the troops to stand still, and send cavalry to interfere with them, and test whether their gunpowder is also wet by the heavy rain." After all, Shah Jahan was very scheming, and he was still cautious under such circumstances.

"Why didn't Kasim of Bengal and the group of Bengal princes make any movement after they crossed the river? Could it be that they should have attacked the enemy's flank before it rained?"

Shah Jahan turned his attention to the Governor of Bangladesh.

The slow movement of Kasim's 15000 Bangladeshi army made him, a battle-tested emperor, see a clue.

"Could it be that something happened to them temporarily?"

"Even if they launched an attack before the heavy rain, it would be useless in such a heavy rain."

Many princes talked a lot, but no one would believe that the Governor of Bengal would have the intention of rebellion at this time.

"Punish him after the battle is over. No matter what the situation is, if you don't attack in time according to my order, you will be punished!" Shah Jahan said with a straight face.

Seeing that Shah Jahan was dissatisfied with the slow action of the Governor of Bangladesh, the rest of the princes did not say much.There were already disputes between these princes and generals. If the governor of Bangladesh was dismissed because of this battle, maybe the seat of the governor of Bangladesh would fall into their hands.

At this time, the 15000 Bengal army was separated from Shah Jahan's army by a river. He was now blocked by heavy rain and surging river water, making it more difficult to attack the expeditionary army from the side.

Kasim looked at Shah Jahan's imperial army across the river, still calculating the pros and cons in his mind.If he dared to lead some princes in Bangladesh to rebel against the empire, Shah Jahan's imperial army would definitely come to attack him. I don't know if he can hold Bangladesh.

Bangladesh is in the lower reaches of the Ganges Plain, while the imperial capital of Agra is in the upper reaches of the Ganges Plain. In addition, almost all the troops and horses come from the imperial capital, northwest, and central Asia. It is difficult for Bangladesh to defend against attacks from the imperial capital.Unless... he also has a strong fortress like the East India Company.

"Governor, why did we stand still after crossing the river?!" Some Bengali princes who were dissatisfied with Kassim found Kassim and questioned him.

"Calm down, it's raining heavily, how can we move easily?" Kasim said expressionlessly.

"What about when it didn't rain before?! We stayed here for more than an hour without any movement!"

"I'm observing the situation on the battlefield and looking for the best time to fight. What do you guys know?"

"If we report to His Majesty the Emperor after the war, your governorship will be lost!"

"I am the governor. His Majesty the Emperor entrusted me with carte blanche to judge the situation by entrusting this army to me. It is not your turn to intervene!"

Kasim was angered by some of the princes, and the two sides had a dispute in the temporary tent: "I will act after the heavy rain is over, just wait and see!"

"Hmph!" Some of the princes who were dissatisfied with Qasim left Qasim's tent, leaving only his cronies behind.

"Governor, when the rain stops, should we attack the enemy? If we fear the enemy and don't fight, His Majesty the Emperor will punish us after the war..." Kasim's trusted general persuaded.

"The heavy rain soaked our gunpowder. It is estimated that the enemy's gunpowder is almost destroyed. Then we can use knives and spears to solve the battle." Kassim made a judgment similar to that of Shah Jahan, believing that the expeditionary force Gunpowder also failed in the heavy rain.

Although the East India Company promised him such a tempting condition as helping him become the king of Bengal, if the East India Company could not defeat the Mughal emperor, he would never dare to betray the emperor.

(End of this chapter)