The legend of the king of crossing

Chapter 522 Bombarding Dengzhou City

"The telescope is really amazing. Your Majesty. This can be regarded as one of my artifacts." Jiang Wanzai behind me finished reading it.Said with emotion.

Fang Ling smiled "hehe" and said, "Master Jiang. Of course."

Jiang Wanzai nodded.He said again: "Your Majesty, starting from the attack on Dengzhou City. Our army will change from the original defensive war to a full-scale offensive war."

"En. Jiang Aiqing. This also marks that our army has begun to write a new chapter."

"Yes. Your Majesty. If this was done a few years ago, the old minister would never have thought of it. In his lifetime, he could follow His Majesty to recover my old land. The old minister is very happy."

As an old man in the army.Jiang Wanzai, who is also the main combat faction, naturally hopes to regain the mountains and rivers.Revive the glory of the Song Dynasty.

I smile.He turned around and asked, "General Wu. Have the two generals Yan Tianlei and Crete of the Artillery Battalion come to check the terrain?"

Although Wu Songhan is a pioneer.But the military rank is low.So stand in the back position.Hear me call him.He hurriedly said: "Go back to the emperor. The two generals have surveyed the terrain. The terrain around the south gate is quite open. It is no problem to set up artillery."

"Okay. Return to Shangying Village."

That night.In Shangying Village, I convened a military conference attended by generals above the military level of the Central Northern Expedition.

"See Your Majesty."

"All generals are exempt from courtesy." I smiled.Pointing to various stools. "This place is no better than the Xiangyang Commander's Mansion. Everyone just sit down."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"General Lu Wenhuan. You are here to arrange the tasks of the troops for tomorrow."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Lu Wenhuan stood up and said. "Everyone, the artillery battalion will be the main battle in tomorrow's battle. Please take a look at the topographic map of Dengzhou."

Lu Wenhuan paused.Then he said: "Dengzhou City has four gates in the south, east, west, and north. It is a standard four-gate town. And most of the city walls are built of stones. It is quite similar to Yingzhou in my dynasty. Only. With the successful development of firearms in my dynasty. The solid city wall will no longer be an obstacle to our army's progress. Our army's northern expedition has a total of 55 artillery pieces. It is estimated that it will take four to five days to destroy the south gate of the Dengzhou city wall. In these few days. The rest of the armies are all used as auxiliary forces. Cooperate with the bombardment of the artillery battalion. Below. Lu announced the tasks of each army."

In the martial arts training ground of the Dadu Imperial Palace in the capital of the Yuan Dynasty.Shi Yuqi, who had just returned to Dadu, demonstrated the shooting method and process of muskets to Kublai Khan, Yin Tianya, Wulianghetai, Alaowading and various craftsmen of the Yuan Dynasty.

"Your Majesty, my lords. There are two main weaknesses of muskets. One is that the shooting speed is slower than that of bows and arrows. Therefore, musketeers in the Southern Dynasties used the three-stage shooting method to make up for their shortcomings. It is said that this shooting method was invented by the emperor of the Southern Dynasties; The second is that it cannot be launched in rainy days. This has not been resolved." Shi Yuqi said after the demonstration.

Kublai Khan said "En".He said: "General Shi Bi. Thank you for your hard work. I will reward you for your merits."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Shi Bi, whose pseudonym was Shi Yuqi, thanked respectfully.

"Everyone, my love. Tell me what you think."

Yin Tianya first said: "Khan. The power of musket shooting is indeed higher than that of bows and arrows. This deity believes that it is aimed at the firearms of the Southern Dynasty. I will gather all the craftsmen in the dynasty. I will do my best to imitate. The second is to inform Ashu and Boyan. Once it rains, attack with all your strength. The guns of the Southern Dynasties are like this. Presumably their cannons and shells cannot be used in rainy days. Also. This deity immediately set off to go north. Show the muskets to the supreme lord."

"Shen Zun Yin. Your Excellency is retreating. Your visit this time. Will it affect your master's intensive cultivation?"

"Sweat profusely. The firearm is not broken. I will be in a weak position in the end. Your Excellency will definitely understand."

"That's good. I also know that His Excellency has a lot of capable people under his command. Your Excellency, then I will thank you."

"Big Khan. Time is running out. This deity is about to leave." Finished.Yin Tianya grabbed it casually.moment.There was an extra musket in his hand.This musket is not light in weight.But in his hands it seems to be weightless.

Shi Yuqi, who had never dealt with Yin Tianya, saw this.Secretly surprised: "I didn't expect that the martial arts of this Tianya God Venerable would be so strong. I'm afraid I can't reach this level in my whole life."

Kublai Khan looked solemn.Watching Yin Tianya leave.He said to Hao Jing beside him, "Master Emperor."

"The minister is here."

"Call me to all craftsmen. No matter the cost. Make an imitation musket with all your strength."

"Yes. Your majesty. I obey the order."

"Wuliang joins the platform."

"The minister is here."

"Pass down my will. Order Nanyang Ashu and Boyan to organize a counterattack whenever it rains."

"Yes. Your Majesty."

"Shi Bi."

"The end is here."

"I have named you the Commander of the South Capital. I will give you a gold medal with the head of a tiger. You will be awarded the rank of third rank. Take a short rest. I will go to Nanyang tomorrow. Join the Central Army."

"Yes. The general will obey the order."

"General Shi. Go to the study with me. The rest of the loves. Divide up immediately."

Kublai Khan's imperial study is not far from the martial arts hall.Shi Yuqi followed Kublai Khan through a construction site.into it.After sitting down, Kublai Khan said immediately, "Shi Aiqing. Tell me about your experience in the army of the Southern Dynasties."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Shi Yuqi began by participating in the martial arts.He briefly reported to Kublai Khan on the process until he took the gun and returned to the north.

Kublai Khan listened very carefully.While listening, he asked aloud from time to time.When Shi Yuqi finished reporting.Kublai Khan said: "Shi Aiqing. According to what you said, the fighting power of the Southern Dynasty army is not weaker than our army."

Shi Yuqi said cautiously: "Your Majesty, when the last general joined the imperial army, the morale of the Song army was low. The Lin'an imperial army, known as the most elite in the Southern Dynasty, had no combat power at all. Compared with our army at that time, the Song army was indeed not at the same level. But in recent years. Especially since the reform of the Song Army, the combat power has been increasing year by year. The general thought. At least. At least in terms of infantry. The Song Army has already surpassed the Han Army of our dynasty. And. There are firearms."

Kublai sighed secretly.If it wasn't for Brother Alibu and himself competing for the Khan position.The Southern Dynasty must have been completely defeated.Ten short years.The situation has changed dramatically.And also made a firearm.Kublai Khan spent half his life in the army.Well informed.Ever since I witnessed the power of firearms.It is very clear in my heart.With the existing knives, guns, bows and crossbows, it is impossible to compete with it.

Maybe this is life.Kublai Khan remained calm.Continue to ask: "Shi Aiqing. How did the senior generals of the Southern Dynasties view firearms. How do they think they should crack firearms."

"Back to the emperor. Although the last general has never seen artillery and projectiles, I heard Xia Gui and Li Tingzhi talk about it." Shi Yuqi recalled. "That was before the establishment of the Jianghuai Military Region in the Southern Dynasties. Li Tingzhi, the former governor of the Yangzhou Military Region, had been to Luzhou. At that time, General Xia Gui said." If he had more than [-] artifacts and [-] throwing bombs. Oh The generals of the difficult court called the artillery a magic weapon. With him alone in the Luzhou military region, he can wipe out hundreds of thousands of cavalry.' After saying this, the last general and others thought it was too exaggerated. But it was approved by Li Tingzhi. Jianghuai The senior generals of the army all know that. Li Tingzhi is cautious. He never said anything that he was not sure of. It can be seen from this. All the senior generals of the Southern Dynasty believed that firearms were invincible. If they want to crack firearms, there is only one way. That is to fight firearms with firearms."

Kublai Khan suddenly laughed and said, "This is just a cover-up for Xia Gui, Li Tingzhi and others to boost morale. Alright, Shi Aiqing. You have to rest for a night. We will set off for the south tomorrow."

"Yes. Your Majesty. I will retire at the end."

"Fight firearms with firearms." Shi Yuqi left.Kublai Khan was talking to himself in the empty house alone.

next morning.It is about 300 meters away from the south gate of Dengzhou City. The 55 guns are arranged in three rows.The muzzle rose.Qi Qi aligned to the front.In front of the artillery battalion is the Second Division of the Yulin Army and the No.20 Army of the Lin'an Military Region.About [-] meters away on the right are the first and third divisions of the Yulin Army and the two cavalry corps of the Lin'an Military Region.The guard on the left wing was the Lu Shikui Department of the [-]th Chamber of the Xiangyang Military Region.More than ten meters behind the artillery battalion.Four thousand Chinese guards lined up neatly in two squares.I rode on a horse with Yuan Ji, Fang Ling and others.Stand at the forefront of the square array.

"Jiang Aiqing. Order to fire."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Jiang Wanzai raised a red flag.Waved three times in the air.

Crete, standing behind the artillery battalion, saw that the military order had been issued.Wanyan Tianlei said to Wanyan Tianlei in front: "General Wanyan. The emperor gave the order. Fire the cannon."

"Okay. Gun positions. Take your positions. Get ready."

"Target. Straight ahead. First row. Angle. 52. Second row. Angle 55. Third row. Angle [-]."

"First row. Light the fire."

"put."

Following Wanyan Tianlei's order.The twenty cannons in the first row roared almost simultaneously. "Boom, boom" sounded suddenly.immediately.The twenty cannons in the second row roared again.The artillery in the first two rows all hit the city wall of Dengzhou.The third row of fifteen cannons is slightly higher by several meters.Blast off the walls.

Most of the defenders in Dengzhou have personally experienced the Battle of Guanzitan.At this time, I saw the opponent's artillery bombarding.Hastily lay down on the ground.For artillery.The defenders can only be described as "helpless".

About half an hour later.I hold up the binoculars.I looked at the damage to the city wall of Dengzhou.The shelling was ordered to cease.

"Your Majesty. According to this situation, the walls of Dengzhou City can only be held for four days at most."

"Not bad. General Meng."

"The end is here."

"Lead the Zhongshun army forward. Ask Zhang Hongfan and Atahai if they have the courage to go out of the city and fight our army. Take this opportunity to blow the morale of the opponent again."

"Yes. Your Majesty."

Meng Tianxiang is a master of art and bold.Let the soldiers of the Zhongshun Army stop about 80 meters away from the city wall.He single-handedly came to a place less than 20 meters below the city.Loudly said: "Zhang Hongfan and Atahai in the city listen up. You dare to go out of the city and fight your Meng Ye."