【Chapter 466】Bloody Battle of Zhuang Langcheng
Liu Chuang said a little unwillingly: "My lord, they are cheap!" ”
Xu Xingxia said helplessly: "You want to kill them all!" It's hurtful! ”
Liu Chuang had no choice but to touch the back of his head and agreed. Not long after, around Jinjiatai, the gunfire stopped temporarily, and then a spectacular scene appeared. More than 10,000 Ming soldiers, under the supervision of the chasers, began to run around Jinjiatai. The dense crowd was like a flood water without an embankment, pouring down the road. The line is getting longer and longer, and soon all around Jinjiatai will be full of people.
Most of the Ming soldiers surrendered, and when they ran, their speed was relatively slow. In the past few days, they have been tossed by the white-clothed army. I was very full to eat, and the food and water provided by the white-clothed army were sufficient. It's just that one of their hearts is up and down, and they are uneasy. Under extreme mental stress, insomnia is inevitable. Since you have insomnia, you must be listless during the day. Now that I'm suddenly picked up and running, I can imagine how I will react. It's good to barely be able to run.
However, even if you can't run, you have to run. Otherwise, the whip of the chasseurs will come down. Those who could not run were beaten violently by the warriors of the chasseurs, with whips. The soldiers of the Chasseurs, for these guys who abandoned the city and fled without even seeing the face of the Tartars, naturally did not have any good feelings, and they would not show mercy. Many people were beaten to the ground, and they had to continue to get up and continue to run forward.
As for those who run fast and complete the task the fastest, there will be a reward. The reward is simple, food and water. The ten fastest runners can get 30 catties of white rice and white noodles at a time. The next 100 people can also get ten catties of white rice and white noodles each. Piles of food, buckets of water, can be brought back. You can use it yourself or use it for others. At this time, food and water are definitely more attractive than gold and silver. Many of them gritted their teeth and insisted on running to their destination, and then took the food and water away.
When I ran for the first time, the 110 people who won the race naturally became the lucky ones. Their harvest has indeed made other people's eyes red. Isn't it just a run? How can you get so much white rice and white noodles? Lao Tzu can too! Lao Tzu doesn't have to be worse than others! By the time of the second run, more people were starting to push their forces to try to compete for the 110 spots. By the time of the third run, more people were involved.
Even, in order to compete for the first position, there was a conflict at one point. After someone was pushed down, he struggled to get up and continued to run forward. After the run, many people still seemed unconvinced, trying to use their fists to find what belonged to them, and the noise continued. The original stagnant situation has been completely broken. This is exactly what Xu Xingxia is willing to see. Soldiers, fights and brawls are trivial, without vigor and blood, that is a big thing.
Of course, this level is not enough. It's just a backwater, with some waves. In order to completely stir up this pool of stagnant water, more and more cruel means are needed. Xu Xingxia called Liu Chuang over and instructed: "Every day, you must complete all the running tasks before you can eat." Otherwise, there is nothing to eat. As long as you finish running, the food is as you go. ”
With his order, even the laziest Ming soldiers had to work hard. Because, if you don't work hard, you won't have anything to eat. The result of not having food to eat, of course, is starvation to death. Here, no one will give you food for no reason. Even if you're on your knees begging. Heaven on one side and hell on the other, as long as it is human, it will make a choice. In such a situation, even if you have a little bit of potential, you have to play it out. Otherwise, what awaits you is a dead end.
No one is born willing to die. In particular, this method of starving to death slowly is definitely the most cruel way to die, and no one can bear it if you change it. Since you can't bear it, you can only get up and fight. If you have strength in your hands and feet, you are not willing to fight hard and are starved to death in the end, so who can you blame? In order to save your life, you must let go. If you don't usually run fast, then exercise more. When others are not running, you take the initiative to run yourself to increase the intensity of your training. Others run three times a day, you run five times a day, and slowly, naturally, you will catch up.
After several days of running, the originally lifeless Ming soldiers were completely agitated. Running has become their favorite thing to do. If you don't run three times a day, you feel a little uncomfortable. Basically, everyone's running speed has improved significantly compared to when they first started. There is no one who can't finish running. When you have a rush in your mind, you will not be so numb.
By the sixth day, simple running had become a combination of running and training. More complex physical training began. At the same time, they also began to practice loading, shooting, three-stage shooting. There were no real muskets, so wooden sticks were used instead. Lin Shenhe, the old staff general, also came to Jinjiatai, took over these Ming soldiers, and commanded them to conduct regular training. However, at this time, Xu Xingxia had already gone to Gulang City.
…… Zhuanglang City, that is, Yongdeng County in later generations. Back then, Huo Qubing went out to conquer the Xiongnu in the Western Regions, and it was from here that he set off. The Hexi Corridor came here, and was blocked by the Wusheling Ridge, and it basically ended. Mountains block the road, separating two very different worlds. To the west is the ancient name of Hexi. To the east, it is the ancient name of Longxi. The road to the Western Regions passes through the valleys of the Wusheling Mountains. Zhuanglang City is just stuck in the middle of the valley.
When the white-clothed army arrived in Zhuanglang City, it was a mess. From the clairvoyant mirror, a large group of Tatar cavalry entered the city, and a large group of Mongolian cavalry came out of the city. The people on all sides are all messy, and it seems that something is not in tune. What is even more strange is that after a while, another large group of Mongol cavalry turned back and tried to enter the city, but as a result, there was a serious clash with the Tartar cavalry defending the city. The quarrel was so loud that it could be heard from a distance. It's a pity that what they say, the white-clothed army basically can't understand it.
"What's going on? Didn't those Mongols and Tartars go all the way? Why did they quarrel with each other? Dong Daqi, what the hell is going on? Xia Kewu asked curiously.
"I guess it's a quarrel of interests! The Tartars probably wanted to move the Lu family out of Zhuanglang City, but the Lu family refused. In the final analysis, the Lu family is a Mongol, a lineage of Lin Dan Khan, and most of the Tatars are not very compatible. Dong Daqi said thoughtfully. After all, he has been guarding Zhuanglang City for a long time, and he is very clear about the details of the Lu family.
In fact, in the western part of the Hexi Corridor, around Qinghai Lake, there is a Tatar Tumut Division, which originated from the Tumut Division where Lin Dan Khan was located. Although there is a Tatar title in front of this tribe, in fact, in terms of blood, it is still relatively close to Lin Dan Khan. It's just that the distance between the two tribes is farther, and the connection between them is gradually decreasing. However, the connection between the Lu family and this tribe is still very close.
"The Tartars from the west are handing over defense to the Lu family. It is said that Bach was recorded. He was not worried that the Lu family would continue to stay in the city, and asked the Lu family to move to Liangzhou Wei. The Lu family may not be willing to hand over Zhuanglang City, and as a result, there were some disputes between the two sides. At this time, Zhang Yi, who went to reconnoiter with the Vulture Cavalry, came back. He brought back the latest situation.
Liu Heng cautiously asked, "How many Tartar cavalry are there?" ”
Zhang Yi replied in a low voice: "About three thousand." ”
Xia Kewu held the clairvoyant mirror, carefully looked at the messy Zhuang Langcheng, and said eagerly: "Everyone, do you think that this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!" ”
Zhang Yi's eyes shone brightly, and he said meaningfully: "Let's take advantage of the chaos to disrupt?" ”
Xia Kewu nodded and said, "Exactly!" Great opportunity, not to be missed! ”
Zhang Yi turned his head to look at Liu Heng.
Liu Heng nodded and said decisively: "I agree!" Let's do it! ”
"Okay, let's do it!" The three of them agreed on the same thing, and Zhang Yi gave the order to attack.
The terrain of Zhuang Lang City can only be attacked from the east and south. The terrain here was not suitable for the movement of large cavalry forces, and only infantry could be used for attacks. The musketeers of the infantry can be arranged in several horizontal formations, approaching Zhuanglang City step by step. After receiving the order, the soldiers of the White Army, immediately dismounted from their horses, used the attack formation of the infantry, and fired at the Tatar cavalry in the distance. At a distance of two hundred meters, they opened fire.
"Bang bang bang!"
"Bang bang bang!"
"Bang bang bang!"
The bursts of fierce gunfire made the surrounding fields of Zhuang Lang City instantly boil.
The Tatar cavalry, caught off guard, was fired by a volley of muskets from the first platoon, and several hundred people fell. Their ranks, too dense, in front of the muskets, were simply suicidal. One by one, Mini bullets hit their bodies, and they continued to burst out with dense blood flowers. The personnel fell to the ground, the war horses fell to the ground, the personnel screamed, the war horses neighed, and all kinds of sounds were mixed with each other, instantly turning the outside of Zhuanglang City into an Asura Hell.
Some of the Tatar cavalry, subconsciously had to fight back. Without thinking, they turned their horses' heads, drew their swords, or bent their bows and arrows, and rushed towards the white-clothed army. Their movements are not unpleasant. Their decision is not incorrect. However, their actions were of no use. More violent Minnie bullets swept over, knocking them to the ground. Personnel fell from the galloping horses to the ground, and the wounded horses carved long furrows in the ground. The other Tatar cavalry, sensing that something was wrong, hurried back into the city.
Due to the suddenness of the situation, the Tatar cavalry and the Mongol cavalry present lost their square inches. When entering the city, there was a serious conflict, and as a result, the two sides fought hard, so that the vicinity of the city gate hole was chaotic again. There is a huge city gate, but there are not many people who can enter it. The white-clothed musketeers in the back took the opportunity to step forward and shoot in turns, row after row. A large number of mini bullets swept past, and near the gate of Zhuanglang City, there were scattered corpses of Tatar cavalry, or Mongolian cavalry.
"What's going on?" Bachloch asked, stunned.
This time, the one who led the Tatar army and stationed in Zhuanglang City was the big forward Bakhlu under Mo Yuegen. Mo Yuegen used Gansu Town as a base to attack the northwest of the Ming Empire, while Bakhlu intended to use Zhuanglang City as a base to attack Ningxia Town. His plan was simple, he took the vanguard and stationed in Zhuanglang City, waiting for the arrival of the follow-up troops. As a result, he did not expect that his offensive had not yet begun, and the white-clothed army had actually arrived.
In fact, Bahlu had just arrived in Zhuanglang City. The first thing he did after his arrival was to order the Lu family to move out of Zhuanglang City. Because of his tough attitude and rude methods, the Lu family was a little uncooperative. Unexpectedly, before the buttocks were hot, the white-clothed army came. He didn't need a report from his subordinates at all to know that it was the White Clothes Army coming. So the familiar sound of muskets, who else but the white-clothed army?
"Damn it!" Bachloch roared in exasperation.
With a bang, he pulled out his golden saber, walked out of the house, and went straight to the city.
His appearance immediately had a huge effect. As a veteran of the Tatars, the golden saber in Bahlu's hand was definitely no joke. The Tatars, or the Mongols, who were originally a little flustered, couldn't help but be afraid when they saw the figure of Bakhlu and the golden saber in his hand. Even if he is the boss of the Lu family, at this time, he can only obediently obey orders. Unless he wants to die under the golden saber.
"Bang bang bang!"
The gunfire outside continued.
It was the musketeers of the White Army, approaching the walls step by step.
It must be admitted that at the beginning, the Tartar was indeed blinded all at once. Caught off guard, they suffered great casualties. Under the chaos, the troops that were originally outside the city were almost killed and wounded. In that instant, the loss of the Tartars exceeded five hundred. However, these Tartars, after all, are Mo Yuegen's subordinates, and they are still very elite and capable of fighting. When they found that something was wrong, they immediately entered the city and closed the city. The gates were simply closed, and there were obstacles piled up behind them. When Bachluch's figure appeared, they basically calmed down.
Mo Yuegen led them to fight in the east and west, and in the south and north, what kind of unexpected situation has not been encountered? No matter how powerful the musketeers of the White Army were, they could not completely crush the Tartars mentally. On the contrary, many of the fierce surnames of the Tartars have been stimulated. They have never been the only ones who bully the Han people, when will it be the turn of the Han people to bully them? It's impossible! They continued to shoot fierce arrows in the direction that the white-clothed army rushed up.
(To be continued)