The best little eunuch

Chapter 209 Drive Them Back
Chapter 209 Drive Them Back
Not only was the new army puzzled, but even Xin Hong was a little surprised, what is the Huguang army going to do?Are you going to take a break before attacking?Shaking his head slightly, Xin Hong directly denied his thoughts.

It would definitely not be a good idea for the Huguang army to camp there now.Because Lin Feng's cannons could all be aimed there, and this would make the Huguang army even more miserable.

The reason why Lin Feng's cannons are not firing now is because although the cannons are already in place, the medicines for the cannons are obviously insufficient. Danny doesn't want to waste it, and is going to use the cannons to cut off the enemy's back, so he let them in.But what does it mean for the enemy to stop there?
"My lord, what should we do?" A captain ran to ask Danny for instructions.

"We'll talk later." Danny didn't have any good ideas, so he could only wait.

"My lord, the weather is so hot. The brothers have been standing here for half an hour. If this continues and the enemy doesn't come, we will collapse first." The captain said to Danny.After all, they have prepared for a long time.It has also been in the sun for a long time.

"You go and inform, take turns to rest, and don't give the enemy an opportunity. At the same time, tell the artillery to pay close attention to the enemy's movements. If the situation is not right, you can fire first without asking for instructions." Danny said to the captain.

"Yes, my lord." The captain said, and ran to give orders.

On such a hot day, Danny is also a little hot.After drinking a little water, Danny didn't dare to slack off.Keep an eye on the enemy's situation.After all, he was worried that this was an enemy strategy.I have read too many Chinese military books, and Danny feels that there are reasons for the enemy's various expansions.It seems that reading too much of this book of war has actually backfired.It made some grass and trees become soldiers.

The confrontation continued, and the Huguang army seemed to have no intention of attacking.But they didn't build a camp, so Danny couldn't figure out what they were thinking.

After a while, the weather suddenly turned cloudy. Judging from this situation, there will be thunderstorms soon.At this time, Xin Hong, who was watching the battle, suddenly slapped his forehead and said, "I understand what they mean." After speaking, he got up and ran towards Danny without waiting for the general to ask questions.

Seeing Xin Hong rushing over, Danny hurriedly asked, "Is there anything for General Xin Hong?"

"I know the intention of the Huguang army. They are waiting for the rain. Because when it rains, the muskets will be useless. At that time, all you have in your hands will be firesticks." Xin Hong said to Danny.

Looking at Xin Hong, Danny asked puzzledly: "But, we are all flintlock guns, and we don't need a match to ignite them."

"I know, you know, but the enemy doesn't know. I think Mr. Danny, you can use your tricks." Xin Hong said, whispering in Danny's ear.

Danny nodded while listening to Xin Hong's strategy.Then he said: "Thank you, General Xin Hong, for your guidance. I know what to do." After speaking, Danny hurriedly went to the captains for a meeting.

Sure enough, as Xin Hong said, after a while, thunder suddenly sounded in the sky, and then thunderstorms came as scheduled.The soldiers of the new army who were standing there suddenly became flustered and seemed to be running around aimlessly.The whole scene seemed very chaotic.

However, if a careful person will find that although these people feel like running around like headless chickens, they have never left their original position very far. stand in place.

It's a pity that the commander of the Huguang Army didn't notice this, because he couldn't restrain his excitement after seeing the rain.Without him, because this is his chance to make meritorious service.Think about it, the Huguang army was beaten back by the Jiangnan people, but he found his way back. After returning, the governor of Huguang had to reward him heavily.Thinking of this, he felt like seeing gold, silver, beauties, and high-ranking officials all rushing towards him.

For the gold, silver, beauties, and high positions that are about to be obtained, this commander will naturally not have the slightest hesitation. "Give it to me, defeat them, all the beauties, gold and silver in Jiangnan will be ours."

The commander spoke loudly.His words immediately mobilized the low morale.Just think, who doesn't like beautiful women with money?What are these people serving as soldiers for?So when the commander said that, he screamed instantly.

At this time, the soldiers of the new army no longer panicked, and began to stand back to their original positions, raising their muskets.

Seeing the new army still holding muskets, the commander of the Huguang Army couldn't help but sneered again, and said, "What a bunch of ignorant people. Do they think this musket is still useful in such a heavy rain?"

After speaking, the commander shouted loudly again: "Did you see their weapons? The muskets in their hands can't be used in such heavy rain. It's just a fire stick. What are you afraid of?"

After the commander said this, the soldiers who were screaming were even more excited.This is a one-sided massacre.Although there are still many people from Xin Hong holding the line, those people are no longer a threat to the Huguang army.

Seeing the already crazy Huguang Army, Danny sneered, looked back at the gunner who was tinkering with the cannon, and asked, "How long is it?"

"Anytime," said the gunner, standing up.When the soldiers of the new army were acting just now, the gunners were not idle. They were busy loading ammunition, because the Huguang Army's attention was focused on the soldiers of the new army who were acting, but they didn't notice this detail.

"When they get close, don't be shy, fire me. Let them suffer a bit." Danny said.

"Yes, my lord." The artilleryman replied loudly.

"Wait until they get close before firing." Danny said to the gunner, and then ignored the gunner, paying attention to the battle ahead.

The Huguang army is approaching rapidly, and those new troops who were still acting are ready to fight.Just wait for the Huguang army to come into range.

The Huguang army who was approaching quickly couldn't help being contemptuous when they saw that the new army was still playing with muskets.At this time, what is the use of muskets?With such a heavy rain, the gunpowder in the musket was already wet.

It's a pity that the Huguang Army didn't know that the new army's ammunition was wrapped in tarpaulin.Rain doesn't affect ammo at all.Moreover, because there is no need for a match to ignite, rainy days have little effect on the new army.As long as you pay a little attention when loading ammo, you should be fine.

Soon, the Huguang army was within range of the new army.Looking at the still ignorant Huguang army, Danny gave the order to fire without hesitation.

As the new army opened fire, the Huguang army fell down.Until this time, they still don't know what's going on?

The new army would not give them any time to react, because the second batch of musketeers had already prepared and opened fire quickly.

Soon the three rows of new troops fired all the bullets, and then started a new round of shooting.

Meanwhile, the gunners were not idle.While the new army was firing, the gunners also set up the artillery.Because of the range and angle, the gunner must be in front of the soldiers so as not to hurt his own people.

In front of the soldiers of the new army, the artillery was set up and fired.Tiger crouching guns are obviously much more powerful than muskets.Therefore, its effect is also obvious.

After a round of firing from the tiger squatting cannon, the standing soldiers of the Huguang Army actually formed a concave shape. Originally, they rushed over with their heads cut. From this, it can be seen how much the Huguang Army lost at once. Soldier.

It was harvested by such a round of muskets and tiger crouching cannons.The Huguang Army suffered heavy losses.The Huguang Army, who was lucky enough to be alive, lost the ambition he had just now.Because they kept stepping back, it already showed that they were afraid.

Xin Hong, who was watching the battle from a high place, glanced at the side general beside him, and asked, "How is it? Is there any problem with the new army's formation?"

Hearing Xin Hong's question, Pianjiang obviously seemed a little embarrassed.On the premise that he didn't know the fighting style of the new army, he actually made a random comment. Now it has been proved that he was wrong.

"General, it's me..." The general didn't know what to say.

Xin Hong waved his hand and said, "Okay, it's not your fault. You haven't seen a large number of musketeers fighting, so it's normal if you don't know. However, you have to remember, don't fight before you understand what's going on. Jump to conclusions, because you may be the one who is wrong!"

"Yes, General, the last general will remember!" Pian Jiang replied loudly.

The battle is still going on.Although the muskets of the new army can still be used, which is beyond the expectation of the Huguang army, but if they withdraw just like this, where will he put his face?At that time, he confidently made a promise to the governor of Huguang.

He kicked the vanguard general vigorously, and the commander of the Huguang army said: "You are a piece of trash. Under such favorable conditions, you are still beaten like this! Come on, drag me down!" The commander of the Huguang army Someone must be held accountable for this loss.

"My lord, I..." The vanguard general wanted to explain, but unfortunately, the commander of the Huguang army didn't listen at all, and let the soldiers drag him down impatiently.Then he walked in front of the soldiers and began to say, "Look at the other side."

Following the commander's finger, the Huguang army looked at the new army.

"Look at their numbers? Look at your numbers!" the commander said, "We have an advantage, a huge advantage!"

"My lord, they have artillery." A small officer said, if they didn't have artillery, they wouldn't have suffered such heavy losses.

(End of this chapter)