Great Qing Dynasty talker

Chapter 233: Huge kindness fell from the sky and poured into the small city of Jiangning
Encountering heavy fog, the Qing army in Jiangning City was very nervous, and all soldiers and civilians went to the city.

If in danger, the gong is sounded immediately.

Naturally, the Li Jiajun would not miss such a good opportunity and used mules to pull light cannons to create panic everywhere.

Fire a few shots here, a few shots there.

Making the enemy nervous and fearful is also one of the tactics of war.

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The three battalions of the First Army Corps were silently on standby in the north of the city.

Lin Huaisheng said nothing and was worried about the more than 400 people who were attacking Zijin Mountain.

At the end of June (lunar calendar) in the south of the Yangtze River, the vegetation is at its most lush.

The trees in Purple Mountain are so tall and lush that the sun cannot penetrate. The ground is filled with all kinds of thorns and weeds. The men of the mountain infantry battalion silently waved their hatchets to clear the way.

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There are countless poisonous insects such as centipedes.

The marching process cannot be said to be walking, it can only be said to be a return to ancestors. Some cats ducked under each other, crawled on their hands and feet, or jumped one by one.

Oh, by the way, hundreds of years later this place was the famous Purple Mountain Observatory, which witnessed the rise and fall of Jiangning City.

Relying on the mountain, it occupies the entire peak.

The fog dissipated, and Jiangning City was in full view.

When encountering a steep place, the pioneer climbs up first, fixes the rope and throws it down, and the people behind follow in turn.

The outermost layer is a wooden fence, made from local materials. The fortress is made of green bricks and glutinous rice mortar, with multiple shooting holes. There are 15 winning general cannons, 20 mountain-splitting cannons, and 12 lifting guns.

Duolong, the leader of Zhenglan Banner, happens to be at Taipingmen.

Compared with Ailao Mountain, Zijin Mountain is as peaceful as Jiangnan.

Wherever there is lush vegetation, there are bound to be countless poisonous insects and mosquitoes.

Even hundreds of years later, the wild boar babies in this mountain still go down to visit the Confucius Temple and cross the Yangtze River.

The Qing troops at Taipingmen discovered it first and immediately sounded the gong as a warning. The Qing army at Tianbao Peak also immediately went on alert, and all personnel were in position to prepare for war.

Before setting off, the battalion commander Liu Ning asked for a large amount of ropes and three-claw iron hooks.

After advancing for half an hour, most of the people had been scraped and dripping with blood.

It seems that just as he said, the thieves retreated in fear of difficulties! I'm not going to bite this hard nut.

An hour and a half later, they approached the summit.

A large amount of grain, arrows, and gunpowder are stored inside.

Liu Ningyu quickly climbed up a camphor tree that was at least 8 feet high and observed the road ahead. When you see a place where vegetation is slightly sparse, use hand gestures to guide you.

At the top of the peak, 800 soldiers from the Eight Banners Zhengbai Banner and Xiangbai Banner were stationed in Jiangning, and 500 soldiers from the Green Camp were stationed.

To get around to the top of Tianbao Peak, they couldn't go up the mountain in a straight line. Instead, you need to make 4 turns to reach the top in a roundabout way.

But since the war, the dawn here has been quiet.

The man who led the way was wearing leather pants. Even though he was dizzy from the heat, he blocked the sharp thorns of the thorns.

"Brothers, start the attack."

Everyone turned to clear the way without saying a word.

Construction of this fortress began during the Kangxi period.

Seven miles away, Lin Huaisheng stood up.

Fortunately, everyone had smoked their clothes and shoes before setting off, and soaked the smoke oil in water and smeared it on, thus avoiding most of the poisonous insects.

In the words of Xiangbaiqi Shenling Keyi:
"Unless the food is exhausted and the gunpowder is used up, I can't think of how the rebels can capture this fortress."

As the sun rose, the Qing troops in the fort finished their breakfast and went up to the city wall to patrol in a daze as usual.

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specialized!

There was a telescope which was a rare item, and everyone took turns to look at it.

The progress was very smooth, probably because the Qing troops at Tianbao Peak never thought that anyone could climb up without taking the mountain trail.

When you are in the jungle, you are most afraid of feeling disoriented.

The person behind is wearing a straw sandal jacket.

The 2nd battalion of musketeers immediately set out, leaving the sun-shading woods, and soon appeared at the foot of Purple Mountain.

In his eyes, Purple Mountain is really nothing.

In order to avoid being discovered and warned by the Qing troops on the Jiangning city wall, we chose another hillside.

There are companions on the tree to guide the direction and to be alert to the enemy.

Along the way, from time to time someone picked up a long snake and threw it away. I didn't cut it in half because I was afraid that the smell of blood would cause unnecessary trouble, such as wild boars and wolves!

Looking at the familiar flag, he suddenly felt itchy on the soles of his feet.

When he was released, four words of "rebellion" were tattooed on the soles of his feet, which made him act like a girl and dare not take off his boots to show his feet.

Even when visiting the brothels in the city, I still wear cloth socks. Although it was not entirely enjoyable, it opened up a new world that was perverted and exciting.

He cursed guiltily: "P on behalf of p."

The flagman next to him nodded immediately: "These agents are some of the most difficult to defeat in Tianbao Peak."

A government official next to him immediately came over and said:

"What you two are saying is that to capture Jiangning, we must first capture Tianbao Peak. If Tianbao Peak is captured easily, there will be no need to defend Jiangning."

Pa, got a slap.

Duolong cursed fiercely:

"Slave dog, I swear to die with Jiang Ning."

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Just in time, Li Shiyao, who was inspecting the city wall, came.

Riding a war horse, followed by a large group of red tassel hats. After hearing the last two sentences, he said coldly:
"Being discouraged before a battle, kill him."

The unlucky government servant was beheaded in public.

And Duolong received two light compliments, and couldn't help cursing in his heart. He paid lip service but didn't mean it!

Without promotion, without money, praise is meaningless.

You must know that Mr. Duo is very wealthy now. Although he is an assistant leader, he lives the life of a deputy leader.

There are sedan bearers when going in and out, and maids when returning home.

When visiting a kiosk, you always order the most expensive ones. As long as you meet a colleague (who has a higher official position than yourself), you will definitely rush to pay for it. It seems that the name "Jiangdong Timely Rain" has spread in the city, which is much more classy than titles such as high officials.

He also established friendship with the local businessmen in the city, and both sides got what they needed.

Duolong is very trustworthy, he must collect money when doing things, and he must do things after receiving money.

The Jingqi fellows who followed him and escaped from Suzhou Mancheng were all clearly arranged by him.

In short, I will definitely not betray him.

Thanks to Da Qing Lv, Da Qing Lv is very good, and it is best to sit together. For example, if I take in your sister, if I am convicted, your family will not be able to escape.

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"It's begun, it's begun."

The soldiers on the city wall cheered as if they were watching a show.

Tianbao Peak's artillery opened fire.

Even Li Shiyao narrowed his eyes slightly and sat in the city gate building to watch the battle.

It was blocked by dense forest and could not see the specific battle situation. But I heard the sound of gunfire, mixed with the sound of artillery, which must have been very intense.

The mountain road is narrow, and the Qing army set up fences layer by layer.

After the First Legion only broke through one layer of the wooden fence, it seemed to have lost its energy. Stay where you are and just fire your guns.

The two sides were so busy going back and forth, but the surrounding dense forest suffered.

With the white flag in hand, Ke Yi inspected the defenses of the fortress.

He also stuck his head out and carefully observed the dense forest below.

"Brothers, don't neglect others around you, be careful."

"Don't worry, Leader. There will only be a few monkeys at most."

"I'm still a little worried. Go and try setting fire to it."

"what?"

"It's best to burn the surrounding 30 feet into white ground, so that you can have an unobstructed view to feel at ease."

……

Unfortunately,
Due to the previous heavy rain, the trees had high water content and could not be burned at all, so the bannermen came back in disbelief.

The fight was lively in front, and all the bannermen were busy watching the show.

Liu Ningyu squatted in the crown of a big tree and looked at the fortress wall.

I saw most of the Qing troops gathered in front, guarding the direction of the mountain road.

Little did he know that hundreds of men were already lurking a hundred meters away from the village wall. The noise of the climb was masked by the sound of gunfire.

Everyone had prepared three-claw hooks, ropes, and crossbows. After hearing a cuckoo call, they rushed out at full speed.

A dozen men immediately rushed outside the wooden fence, cut the ropes, pulled out wooden sticks, and filed in through the gap.

When he got to the bottom of the fortress wall, he threw out three melon iron hooks and hooked them into the crenels.

Liu Ningyu squatted in the canopy, drew his short crossbow and pointed it at the crenel. Phew, an arrow killed the Qing army who was looking around.

A Qing soldier nearby shouted: "The thieves are coming." He then drew out his saber and slashed at the iron claw, causing sparks to fly everywhere.

But it was a step too late. A thin black man climbing the rope had already appeared, facing each other.

He jumped up in one step.

After several blocks, the Eight Banners soldiers were wounded and walked away, shouting warnings.

It attracted a large number of Eight Banners soldiers to return to the defense, and at the same time more mountain infantry climbed up.

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The Eight Banners soldiers who returned to the defense had many firearms and had an advantage.

The men in the mountain infantry battalion also became bloody. They found shields and got close to fight like crazy. The companion in front fell to the ground after being hit by musketry, and the people behind rushed to the side of the Eight Banners soldiers.

The short knife flew up and down, and blood surged.

Someone lit up the fire and set it on fire. There was gunpowder on the city wall, which was very effective in igniting the fire.

Pillars of black smoke soared into the sky.

Jiangning City saw it! The green camp soldiers who had set up ambushes on the mountain road saw it! The First Legion also saw it! As a result, the balance of the battlefield has undergone subtle changes.

Lin Huaisheng ordered everyone to chant:

"Tianbao Peak is lost."

The shouts were thunderous and the effect was comparable to 100 artillery pieces. The green camp soldiers blocking the mountain road suddenly lost their fighting spirit.

On the battlefield, confidence is a subtle thing.

In the movie, a soldier with a firm heart no matter whether there is good or bad winds is almost a myth.

People, not machines.

Weighing the pros and cons, it is normal to go from the mainstream to the other, and psychological changes can happen in an instant.

A campfire broke out in the rear, black smoke rising into the sky. Anyone who saw this would have their anus tightened and feel like they were done for.

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The first legion carried muskets with bayonets and began to charge without fear of death.

The Li Jiajun also has military regulations, with clear rewards and punishments.

Log in first and level up! Enjoy a house!
This is an obvious reward, but the potential reward is that a circle of gold thread can be added to the cuffs of the military uniform.

In the military, bravery is respected. An extra circle of gold thread on the sleeves can make your voice speak twice louder.

Bodies that were shot kept rolling down the mountain road.

The people behind moved the bodies away and moved on.

In just one stick of incense, four fences were breached, and the sounds of fighting on the top of the mountain could already be heard.

"Get out of the way, get out of the way."

Several soldiers carrying large guns finally came over.

He fired a shot at the shadowy reinforcements of the Eight Banners soldiers in front, and screams suddenly broke out.

After 3 consecutive shots, the obstacle was finally cleared. The musketeers behind rushed forward and stabbed the wounded Qing army who fell to the ground and struggled with their bayonets.

With a white flag and a ginseng collar, Ke Yi has a ferocious face. He drew his sword and shouted with all his strength:
"Brothers of the Two White Flags, if Tianbao Peak is finished, Jiangning will be finished."

"We are willing to risk our lives, not only for the sake of the imperial court, but also for the sake of our wives, children, and children in the city. As long as the thieves turn their cannons around, we will be all over the city!"

"Follow me and fight to the death together."

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Ke Yi took the lead and rushed into the battle group.

He gave up evading, carried the knife with his arm, and then stabbed the thin black man opposite him.

Then he repeated his old tricks.

The shoulder armor withstood the slash from the side, and cut off the thief's arm with his backhand.

Unexpectedly, this man was tough enough. He ignored his broken arm, which was gushing blood. When he fell to the ground, he hugged his boots and pulled him back. They both fell down together.

Ke Yi secretly screamed in his heart that it was not good. If he fell down during the fight, it would be difficult to get up again.

His saber fell off, so he took out a short knife from his waist and stabbed the man hard. Blood spurted out of the man's mouth, but he stared at him and held on to him.

Ke Yi suddenly felt a chill on his back, followed by severe pain.

The commander of the mountain camp, Liu Ningyu, stabbed hard with a short spear, impaling the two together, and the blood melted into a pool.

At the main gate of the fortress, the Qing army lit a mountain-splitting cannon and shot away the four musketeers of the First Army who rushed outside the gate.

The people behind seemed to be showered with blood.

However, this mountain-splitting cannon will never have a chance to fire again.

Just after loading, several mountain infantrymen holding short knives rushed up from behind.
The gunner's blood sprayed on the barrel when he raised the knife and dropped it, instantly evaporating into water vapor. The smell was disgusting.

The men from the two mountain infantry battalions looked at a group of Eight Banners soldiers who were still fighting in formation not far away.

Lift the gun carriage vigorously and change its direction.

"Look for a torch."

There is a corpse 2 meters away, holding a torch. Maybe it's because of rigor mortis, but I can't open my hands!

The man became fierce and slashed hard at the wrist.

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A torch with a severed hand was used to light the fuse. There was a loud noise, and a dozen Eight Banners soldiers who had retreated to the corner to fight instantly exploded.

There was actually a solid bullet in the barrel!
The Mountain Infantry Regiment and the First Army met in victory. After another stick of incense, he successfully controlled the entire territory of the main castle.

After Lin Huaisheng walked to the top of the mountain, he felt that the soles of his military boots were sticky and covered with flesh and blood.

He stood up high and had a panoramic view of the city. Then I saw the Taiping Gate opened wide, and the Eight Banners cavalry roared out.

A surge of pride suddenly arose, and he shouted:

"Turn the guns around and bombard the city."

"Commander Lin, the artillery hasn't come up yet. We may not know how to aim."

"Just fire, and you'll always hit the target. The city is so big, not a single shell will be wasted."

"As ordered."

After a while, all the artillery was gathered to the west.

"fire."

More than twenty artillery pieces of various types sprayed out flames.

Everyone was shocked to see pillars of smoke rising all over the city. After a moment of silence, thunderous cheers erupted.

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A captain who knew a little about artillery simply stood on the crenel, blowing the wind, and loudly ordered everyone to reload.

As long as the gunpowder is not excessive, nothing else matters.

It doesn’t matter whether the muzzle is high or low, whether it’s tamped or not.

"No matter how hard you fire, the whole city will be like virgins lying there. Not a single shot will be wasted."

Everyone grabbed the best view and cheered collectively for every round of shelling.

This scene will never be forgotten.

Energy is conserved, and so are joys and sorrows.

How excited the First Legion is at this moment, how miserable the people in the city are.

The cannonballs falling from the sky hit a wall and collapsed the house. The city was full of people running for their lives.

Lord Death closed his eyes and waved his scythe randomly.

Some ran to the west where the Han people lived, some to the east to Chaoyang Gate, and some to the south to Zhengyang Gate.

Jiangning Mancheng is very interesting, with many of the same names as the city gates in Beijing.

It’s probably a feeling!
In the early years, Mancheng was not so big, it was just a small area. Later, the population grew and gradually expanded, and eventually the east side of Jiangning City, including the Ming Palace, became a full city.

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Li Shiyao rushed out of the Governor's Mansion and looked at the howling and falling cannonballs on Zijin Mountain. His face was earth-colored, and he had no composure at all.

Shivering, he asked the guard beside him: "What should I do?"

Fortunately, this official was calm and did not suggest that the Governor should take poison and commit suicide immediately. Instead, he said:

"The city of Jiangning is huge. Even if the whole city is lost, we can still hold the main city."

"Yep."

The good old General Jiang Ning Chongdao rode over and galloped over:

"Create a platform and quickly stabilize the hearts of the people in the city. The thieves haven't broken through the city yet, so we still have hope!"

"Lord Chong, evacuate the entire city's population quickly."

"Don't worry about making the platform. I've already sent someone to do it."

Chongdao was more calm, and he even ordered Fu Changan to lead 2000 cavalry in the city out of Taipingmen. I don’t ask to recapture Tianbao Peak, but I ask the thieves not to take the opportunity to break through Taiping Gate.

With this cavalry to contain them outside, it would be difficult for the First Army to expand its results.

At this time, a 50-man artillery team finally arrived at the top of Tianbao Peak. He took over the artillery and began scientific bombardment of the city.

Although I am not familiar with the performance of the Qing army's artillery and the power of gunpowder, as long as I fire a few more rounds, I will have a reference.

The frequency of firing is significantly reduced, but the effect is greatly improved.

Because, hot bombs were used to set fire!
Set up a stove, heat the solid cannonballs until they turn red, put them in the cannon chamber and blast them out.

Wooden buildings will be ignited. Today is a south wind, so the cannonballs should be fired as far south as possible across the city, taking advantage of the wind direction to set fires.

(End of this chapter)