The artillery was the least numerous of the Dragon Guards.

There were only three artillery companies, the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd artillery companies. A total of 8 six-pounder guns, 3 three-pounder guns and 2 24-pounder mortars were armed.

Both the 1st and 2nd companies were armed with 4 six-pounder guns and 1 three-pounder gun. These two companies were responsible for field operations and were mainly responsible for attacking the enemy's living forces. The general manager of the company is concurrently served by Chen Xiongfei.

The 3rd Artillery Company was armed with 1 3-pounder gun and 2 mortars. Even Zhao Zhibi is always there.

The mortar is a very stubby cannon that can fire very large shells, but has a large ballistic arc and can only be used for projectile attacks. Mortars are often used to attack enemies hiding behind fortifications or in cities, and can sometimes be fired to bombard dense enemy formations.

Although the artillery had only 320 officers and men, it was very luxuriously equipped. Each six-pounder gun was equipped with 10 military horses, and the three-pounder cannon and mortar were equipped with 8 military horses, and there were more than 120 horses in three companies.

All shells, gunpowder, and artillery maintenance equipment were transported by horse-drawn carts. Even some of the less commonly used such as lifting frames are hauled by more than a dozen donkeys, which have a strong overall maneuverability.

In addition, the artillery telescope equipment rate is also the highest in the whole army, and the Dragon Guard has purchased a total of 100 telescopes before and after, of which three CDs are allocated to artillery.

In addition to the three main battle units, there are also two picket platoons and a personal soldier company, both of which are temporarily served by Shi Lin as the platoon commander and company commander.

Behind all the main battle units, there was a company of engineers, a company of medics.

For these two auxiliary arms, Su Chengyu knows that the number is far from enough, but these two are too professional, and it is very rare to be able to form a company in a short period of time.

He gathered his mind and saw that the soldiers in front of him were standing in a neat column with their heads held high, and even though more than 3,000 people were standing here, they were as quiet as a wilderness.

"Take a break!" Su Chengyu commanded in a loud voice.

"Ladies and gentlemen." As soon as his words sounded, all the officers and soldiers on the school ground immediately stood up and saluted.

"I have been a country for more than 270 years since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, and I have inherited the admonition of Taizu: no harmony, no compensation, no land, no tribute, the Son of Heaven guards the country, and the king dies! For hundreds of years, there have been thousands of fierce battles with the northern captives, and the Ming Dynasty has been loyal and brave to shed blood, and has never allowed the barbarians to occupy half an inch of land! ”

Su Chengyu glanced at the audience and continued: "However, I am a big country, and I am iron-clad, but today I have been trampled on and humiliated like never before!" People are displaced, and half of the country is in captivity! ”

Before he finished speaking, he saw that all the officers and soldiers on the school ground had a look of grief and indignation on their faces, and they clenched their teeth one by one.

The Ming Dynasty used to be just a geographical concept for most people here, but now in the hearts of each of them, this is their country, their home, and their inviolable dignity!

Su Chengyu's speed of speech became faster and faster, "Jiannu was originally a savage in the wilderness, and he was influenced by my Great Mingze and Fangshi Civilization. However, the inferior slave did not want to repay the favor, but when I was rampant, he took advantage of the weakness to enter! Occupy my north and south capitals, help me rebel against my ministers, trap my city, humiliate my Hongguang, and despise my King Lu! It even coerced my Ming people to shave their heads, and exchanged the customs of birds and beasts for the clothes of China! Everywhere he went, he plundered the people's goods, and took their wives and daughters. Yangzhou ten days, Jiading three massacres, destroying the city and killing people is not counted! ”

When he said this, the officers and soldiers of the Dragon Guard were all about to split, and their red eyes were almost dripping blood!

Su Chengyu took a deep breath and said word by word: "Soldiers, how do you fight back against such evil acts as Jiannu?" ”

"Kill!"

"Kill!!"

"Kill !!"

A killing word soared into the sky from the school field, and it lingered for a long time.

Su Chengyu raised his hand and pointed to the north vigorously, "Jianyu is there, use your knives, use your guns, let them remember from generation to generation, those who offend my Ming will not be forgiven!" ”

"Yes!"

The cavalry opened the way, followed by two separate companies of infantry, and the infantry brigade was behind, keeping the artillery and auxiliaries in the middle. The baggage vehicle crashed at the back of the line.

More than 3,600 soldiers of the Dragon Guard Army slowly stepped out of the Dragon Guard camp in a neat queue and embarked on their journey to reshape the glory of the Ming Dynasty.

This day is the nineteenth day of the first month of the second year of Longwu. Later, this day also became the military day of the Dragon Guard, which lasted for thousands of years.

From the moment they walked out of the barracks, there were people on both sides of the road to see off the Dragon Guards, and as the team continued to advance, more and more people came to see them off.

There are even people who have recently fled from Ji'an and Jianchang Mansions, kneeling on the side of the road and crying loudly.

"Avenge my wife and children!"

"Hate my mother!"

Xu Sanliu glanced at the small pillar beside him with his residual vision, this young boy's face was flushed at the moment, and his hands and feet trembled slightly.

"Boy, what? Are you afraid to go to war? He stared ahead, his lips moving slightly.

"I—I'm not afraid!" The young man was obviously a little excited, and his voice was uncontrollable, "I just want to kill a few more Qing prisoners and recover the blood debt for the villagers!" ”

The team glared back at him, but didn't say anything.

Xu Sanliu waited for a moment and said in a low voice: "Silly boy, haven't you heard the platoon boss speak?" You've been so tense that you're too tired to hold a gun before you reach Fuzhou. ”

"I ......"

"Listen to my brother. Don't think about anything, take care of your spirits. When they got to the battlefield, they practiced according to their usual times, listened to the command of the management team, and let go of their guns. I will definitely be able to kill all those turtle dogs! ”

He saw that the young man still looked like he was bloody, and smiled confidently, "Killing five Jiannu is a third-class merit, and the world will be peaceful by then, so divide a few acres of fertile land and take a mother-in-law." Hey, you know no, a lot of women want to marry us Dragon Guards now......"

"Xu Sanliu, silence!" The team finally couldn't help it anymore and turned around and reprimanded.

"Yes......"

When the brigade arrived in Ningdu County, they were encountering the team behind the Jiangxi Governor Jiezhongxi's department.

When the column of the Dragon Guard marched neatly past Jiezhongxi's troops, the eyes of the soldiers in the latter's ranks were straight.

"They're wearing military uniforms, aren't they? It's weird like that. ”

"But why does this look so energetic when you wear it?"

"Hey, look at people's shoes. Oh my god, these look like leather boots! I've seen that there is always a pair of kings, and no one else looks bright yet. ”

"Lao An, you have seen a lot, what kind of gun are they carrying?"

"I don't know. Why do you have a spear on it? ”

"Eh, they're still beating drums while they're walking?"

Someone also shouted at the Dragon Guard: "Hey, which general are you under the command?" ”

He saw that the soldiers of the Dragon Guard Army were still striding forward, and no one even glanced at him, and the footsteps of all the soldiers rose and fell at the same time with the rhythm of the snare drums, stepping on the ground and making a neat chirping sound.