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Chapter 241 Jiujiang Attack and Defense Battle ([-])
Yingenmen.

On the battlements, several city-defending artillery ranging from [-] to [-] kilograms stretched out their barrels.

"preparation!"

Following the orders of superior officers, the gunners nervously but carefully loaded gunpowder bullets quickly.

"aim!"

"The target is the Qing army outside the city!"

The gunners operating the artillery quickly measured the range and aimed.

"fire!"

With one order, the fire was started and the cannon fired, all in one go.

"Boom boom boom!"

The muzzle flash was accompanied by a large amount of smoke.

Most of the artillery shells were empty, and only three fell into the advancing Huai army formation.

Three unknown Huai soldiers met the King of Hell on the spot. Each of the three shells killed one person and continued to bounce on the ground several times, breaking several legs.

A small-scale commotion occurred in the Huai Army array, but it was quickly suppressed by the approaching Huai Army officers.

Dai Kun drew his sword and shouted: "Speed ​​up the march!"

"Bang... bang... bang..."

The drummer beat the drum faster to cheer and convey Dai Kun's military order.

Once the ancient army went to war, it was basically difficult for the general to command the army.Only simple military orders can be issued, and auxiliary items such as gongs and drums are required. The specific details depend on the improvisation of officers at all levels.

Even the Ming army is no exception to this point.

The flag soldiers are not omnipotent. At most, they allow the general to issue more specific orders.

The Huai army, led by officers at all levels, began to accelerate. The army rushed halfway, and the city's artillery fired again.

This time the distance was even closer, and the muzzles of the shotguns and wooden cannons that were carried up the city wall were all aimed at the Huai army below the city, and in conjunction with the defending artillery, they output wildly.

"Boom boom boom!"

"Bang bang bang!"

Under the roar of artillery fire, all the Ming soldiers at the top of the city covered their ears.

These wooden cannons and shotguns fired stone pellets, and they were from a commanding position, so the power they brought should not be underestimated.

Especially when faced with the Huai army, which seemed to be willing to die, speeding up its troops to attack the city.

The stone bullets, like throwing money, flew into the soldiers of Huai Army in the front row.

"what!"

"It hurts!"

"My arm, my arm is broken..."

Although most of the stone bullets were empty, there were so many stone bullets that it couldn't stand it!
Shotguns rely on quantity to make up for their hit rate. With so many stone bullets, even if most of them missed, quite a few still hit the Huai army formation.

Just throwing a stone vertically from a height of ten meters can injure someone, let alone firing it from an artillery piece.

The armor worn by the Huai army was no different from paper when faced with these stone bullets and more powerful solid bullets, and could be penetrated by almost a touch.

In just one round, dozens of Huai soldiers were wounded and killed by the Ming army's stone bullets and solid bullets, losing their combat effectiveness.

This is because the Huai army is not too dense, and the shotguns, especially the homemade wooden cannons, have poor accuracy and their power is not fixed.

Some doors even just made a sound because the medicine was not filled enough.

"Woo~"

Behind the army, Dai Kun ordered the trumpets to be blown, in order for the army to continue to speed up.

Not only were the forward troops unable to withdraw, but the Huai army in the rear who did not know the situation also speeded up.

"Boom boom boom!"

This is when the Huai Army's artillery team finally moved the artillery to a suitable position, set up a temporary fort, and fired.

Ten Qing army artillery pieces produced in Wuchang fired one after another at the city wall of Yingen Gate.

The first round fired all missed, and the shells hit the city wall, leaving only traces of several shells.

But it gave the Huai army on the front line and the rear great confidence and excitement.

"Kill! Our army also has artillery, brothers, don't be afraid!"

"Kill! Kill the rebels. After killing the rebels, we can return to Anqing!"

"Kill the rebels and go back to your hometown!"

"..."

The inspired soldiers of Huai Army shouted, pushed the heavy cloud cart with all their strength, and rushed to the front of Yingenmen City in a few seconds.

The cloud chariot was mounted on the city wall, and the iron hook hung hard on the battlements.

The surrounding Ming soldiers were instantly shocked. Even though they had been training for a long time, they had hardly experienced actual combat.

It's really a war, and it's easy to get panicked and confused.Fortunately, He Zheng, the commander of the Jiujiang garrison, had already expected it. He who was personally stationed at Yingenmen quickly drew his sword and shouted: "Listen to my order and don't mess up!"

With the general in charge personally taking care of things, the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty behind the female wall really settled down.

"Fire Gun Camp, Fire Gun Camp, come forward!"

Following the military order from behind, the Fire Gun Battalion quickly stepped forward to line up.

"Get ready, carry the blunderbuss!"

The commander of the Fire Gun Camp ordered.

Under the city, the Huai army began to climb the city to attack, and the remaining crowded soldiers were also trying to attack the city gate head-on.

"aim!"

"shooting!"

All the Ming troops in the Fire Gun Battalion quickly pointed their guns at the Huai troops climbing on the cloud carts, then loaded their ammunition, lit fires, and fired.

"Bang bang bang!"

This time there was no so-called three-stage shooting, it was all downward volleys.

The Huai army's armor can only resist cold weapons, and fire blunderbuss can't even be considered.Even if he could block it, he would still fall off the cloud cart if he was hit by the recoil.

It would be fine if he didn't climb very high. He wouldn't hit the ground on his head at three to five meters. If he fell down, he would be lucky enough not to die. At most, he would suffer fractures.

But if you are unlucky...

One round of shooting, seven or eight people fell.

His shooting skills were so poor that many bullets were deflected.

But these gunmen didn't say much. They quickly retreated and reloaded their ammunition at the battalion officer's command, and another batch of loaded ammunition was placed on top.

"Bang bang bang!"

The battalion officer gave the order and the soldiers took turns firing.

The cloud chariot fell down again, and the Huai army under the city pushed and hugged each other. The rear row pushed the front row, and the front row rushed forward and followed.

The artillery battalion of the Ming Army also continuously exchanged rounds of ammunition, and the marksmanship became visible to the naked eye.

Not only was the Fire Gun Battalion showing off its might, the Ming Army's artillery and the Huai Army's artillery team were also unwilling to be left alone.

Although the ten Huai army artillery pieces are all heavy artillery, their tonnage is larger than that of the Ming army.

However, due to the inexperience of the Huai Army's artillery, the Huai Army's artillery was very close to Ying'en Gate, so close that even the Ming Army's [-]-jin artillery could hit the battlements.

He Zheng was keenly aware of this, put down his telescope decisively, and immediately ordered all the city-defending artillery to bombard the Qing artillery team with all their strength, at least to drive them out of the effective range.

The remaining wooden cannons and shotguns continued to fire freely at the Qing army.

"Boom boom boom!"

"Boom boom boom!"

For a while, artillery fire roared.

You come and go on both sides, it's so lively.

But the artillery battle only lasted less than half an hour, and the Huai Army's artillery team could no longer withstand it.

Because the Ming army's artillery was located high up, its range was longer, and the gunners on the Huai army's side were seriously inexperienced, and at most they had received crash training.

Although the Ming army's gunners were similar, the training time of the Ming army was longer and they also had a condescending terrain advantage.

The Huai army was naturally unable to withstand this confrontation.

Not only the artillery of the Huai Army could not withstand it, but also the siege troops of the Huai Army.

"Bang bang bang!"

Not only the Ming army's fire gun battalion was firing wildly to block the Huai army from climbing the city, but more Ming troops were also throwing down logs and falling rocks.

These are all common tactics for defending the city, as well as boiling the golden juice, especially this one. This thing is a completely useless weapon for defending the city.

The young and strong folkmen kept helping to transport stones, rolled logs, and dung back and forth.

Even the golden juice was boiled by civilians, and the entire city was filled with a strong stench, which was still boiling hot.

The smell was comparable to biological and chemical weapons.

Wooden cannons and shotguns continued to fire freely at the Huai army array further back.

Just the wooden cannon has destroyed several rounds.

If the fight continues like this, the Huai Army will not be considered an elite force to begin with.It's just a bit stronger than the ordinary Green Camp, and he has played a few games in Chizhou, so he has some practical experience.

Coupled with the temptation to go home, morale was high.

But no matter how high the morale is, even if there are a lot of casualties, it will weaken.

Being able to hold on until now without being defeated is already considered impressive.

After all, this is a siege battle, not as good as a plain battle. A siege battle is too draining on morale and people's morale.

　I'm so sleepy, my head is a little dizzy...

　　
　
(End of this chapter)