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Chapter 421 The Storm of Iron and Fire 3

At this time, quantity became an advantage again. No matter how much the Jurchen soldiers waved their weapons, they still could not block the impact of the crowd. They were instantly submerged in the crowd and washed to pieces. Some were simply knocked to the ground, and then trampled mercilessly by a pair of feet.

It was not easy to find someone in such a scene. Anfeiyanggu could only lead dozens of bagaras to clear the way with war horses and long knives, and cut a bloody path through the crowd, approaching Chu Ying's location in his impression. .

"Bah bang bang... bang bang bang..." At this time, in addition to the sound of cannons that lasted for more than ten breaths, there was suddenly a short crisp sound on the top of the city. Although the sound is much quieter than before, it is also much denser, and it will sound once every one or two breaths.

"O mountain god, O earth, why do you abandon your people... Blow the trumpet, blow the trumpet, withdraw the troops!" After only watching for a short while, Amfeyangu began to cry bitterly.

More than two thousand elite short-armored cavalry fell off their horses one by one before they even got close to the moat. As long as you are not blind, you can see that every time a string of white smoke comes out of the city wall and there is a crisp sound, at least dozens of Jurchen cavalry will fall.

The crisp sound is very similar to the firecrackers used by the Ming and Korean armies, but the power is definitely far superior. Not only does it hit continuously, but it is also very accurate. It can hit high-speed horses and riders from a distance of more than a hundred steps.

At the same time, explosions would still occur hundreds of steps away from the city wall, and each explosion would injure or kill more than a dozen people. Wherever there are dense crowds, it is most dangerous, including yourself and the soldiers around you.

Since it is called Haidongqing, Anfeiyanggu is naturally outstanding. Although he didn't know what the artillery pieces on the top of the city looked like, which could kill a large number of people from a few hundred steps away, and he didn't know where the continuous firecrackers came from, he understood one thing.

It is impossible to fight with manpower charge alone. The wisest choice at the moment is to withdraw the troops, reduce the casualties of the Jurchen warriors as much as possible, and bring this troops back safely. As for who should bear the responsibility for the life and death of Chuying Dabeile and the failure of this raid, let the Great Khan decide.

"Boom, boom, boom... boom, boom, boom..." It's a pity that he can no longer set foot on the land where his ancestors have lived for generations, and he will never see Nurhaci as a child.

More than a dozen cannonballs roared in, and the flying iron filings were like a cloud of iron rain, turning all the people and horses around them into bloody gourds. The three layers of armor inside and outside are still unable to protect him completely, and the fragile human body is as vulnerable as tofu in front of the metal activated by chemical energy.

"Angle 355...scale 330 steps...one test shot!" Hong Tao on the tower saw this scene in the telescope, grinned, and immediately took the compass to find the second target.

He had no idea where the leader of the Jurchens was. He just instinctively looked for places where people were densely packed, especially where riders were gathered, and then directed artillery to carry out concentrated attacks.

Amfiyancourt was not the first to be bombarded, nor was it the last. The effective range of the Khochsky grenade launched by the field artillery could reach 1300 steps. There were several targets to choose from within this distance.

"Adjust to 9 degrees, scale 460 steps...volley!" Hong Tao is quite addicted to the game of standing on the tower and looking down at the crowds of people running away, and then directing the artillery fire to attack in key areas, and has summed up a set of methods to improve efficiency and save money. Cannonball method.

It is much more efficient to use one or two artillery pieces to test the angle and distance first, and then calibrate the impact point before firing a salvo. In addition to attacking the enemy, you can also test whether your visual ranging ability has deteriorated.

"...Oh, load it faster. The outer layer of the shells is oil paper. If you prepare more, it will not get wet in a short time. As a gun commander, you must have a flexible mind and adapt to the situation on the spot. You cannot be dogmatic. Your captain Who is it?" After two or three successes, Hong Tao's speed in finding and judging targets has exceeded that of the gunner's reloading, so the nearest gunner became the target of his venting. Not only did he have to be criticized, but he also had to implicate the captain.

"Long live the Lord, this slave is the first batch of navigators..." The gunner was very cunning and did not reveal the captain directly. Instead, he announced his identity and tried to change the subject.

"...Navigator? Isn't this nonsense? When did I say that I would recruit a navigator!" The goal was really achieved. When Hong Tao heard the name of the navigator, he immediately stopped pursuing the captain's question, but he frowned Also wrinkled.

"Long live my lord, I have listened to your teachings. Those who are capable work hard, and have learned the art of commanding naval guns. On weekdays, the gunner is naturally the commander on the ship, but he is also my apprentice. It is important for me to escort you back to Beijing. Naturally, it is safer to have a slave do it."

"0 degrees, test firing at 420 steps...what's your name?" There were only three navigators in the first phase. They came to the shipyard in the third year of Jingyang to take office, earlier than Yuan Keli's bandit suppression governor. They were also the first batch of young eunuchs recruited by the Cuju team. The oldest was 14 years old and the youngest was 12 when they took office.

Six years have passed in the blink of an eye, and they have all grown up. Their appearance, skin color, conversation, and temperament have undergone earth-shaking changes. If you don't tell yourself your family name, you won't be able to recognize Hong Tao even if you are face to face.

"1 degree, 440 steps volley! Long live the Lord gave the name to the slave, Captain Jack!" With the emperor as an example, the navigator was also unambiguous. He gave orders to the gunner first, answered questions later, and had an understanding of priorities and priorities. The control is very consistent with the style of the Cuju team.

"Fuck, that's a nickname, not a name! That's right. I've grown a lot in the past few years, and my body has become much stronger. Let them shoot freely. They don't have to worry about accidental injuries or ammunition consumption. They can go wherever there are many people. call."

Hearing this name, Hong Tao finally found the accurate memory in his mind. At that time, there was a young eunuch who had a special liking for navigation and his talent was quite suitable. He was the first to learn how to use the sextant correctly in the Taiye Pool.

But his name is rather strange. His surname is sister and his last name is Ji. He sounds very much like his sister when he is called quickly. Naturally, Hong Tao would not suffer such a disadvantage, so he casually gave it a nickname. Unexpectedly, it really worked. Jieji, who has just turned 18, is already the most experienced navigator in the navy. She has also taught herself the skills of a gunner and may become a captain in the future.

"My slave is called Captain Jack in the navy, and even Governor Yuan calls him that. Long live the Lord's golden words, and I dare not go against them." Regarding this nickname of unknown origin, the little eunuch not only did not have the slightest resistance, but also found it quite useful.

"One of the three of you has died in Jiuquan. In the future, the navy will have to patrol and fight in farther and more dangerous seas. Are you afraid?" Call it whatever you like. Hong Tao has no taboos in this regard. If it weren't for the Ministry of Rites and Zong The government insisted that he even wanted to abolish the rules of avoiding taboos.

He cares more about his subordinates' mental state than their names. Being in the navy in this era is really a life-threatening job. If you don't want to, then you have to consider increasing the benefits. People die and money dies, and birds die for food.

(End of this chapter)