On the opposite side of him, on a small hill, Zhen Changyu had already seen Sheng Bao holding a monocular lens and spat: "This person is defeated Bao! It's true that he is worthy of his reputation!"

Everyone was still very nervous, but as soon as Zhen Changyu said this, everyone laughed. A cadre said, "A such a big official is still holding a monocular lens, which is really saver!"

The Westernization process of the Qing army was one hundred years slower than that of the Hong army. Now the first-level officers of the Hong army's battalion have basically popularized binoculars, eight large pocket watches and revolvers. Among the Qing army, only senior generals like Shengbao would equip a revolver, and even Shengbao himself held a monocular.

You know, now the monocular telescope is used by a first-class officer in the Hongjun side, and Zhen Changyu said: "Yes, this is the famous Shengkezhai Shenggong Bao. Everyone should remember that you will get a bounty of at least a thousand silver dollars when you catch this guy!"

"The inspection will definitely offer this price!"

"Looking at this guy's figure, you will know that he is a good wild boar!"

"Yes, it's a good wild boar!"

Everyone's tone became lighter, and Zhen Changyu said: "We have carefully dug fortifications here for two days, and it has been a long time, and the main force of the camp is here. It can be said that the time, place, people and people are here!"

"So remember the lessons of the Second Battalion of the Teaching Corps. Such a tragedy must not be repeated!" Zhen Changyu's tone became solemn: "You must not be repeated, remember not!"

Hearing him talk about the case where the second battalion of the teaching regiment was disintegrated in the Tonglu-Jiande battle, all the officers' expressions became serious. They witnessed the second battalion of the teaching regiment being angry with each other. They spontaneously held their hands: "That such a tragedy must not be repeated, such a tragedy must not be repeated!"

After all, the Second Battalion of the Teaching Regiment was inappropriately deployed, and only one reinforced platoon was placed on the road. Therefore, when Hu Xingren and Zhang Yuliang rushed, the entire reinforced infantry platoon could not withstand it, which would lead to the collapse of the entire battalion.

But now the base camp has no excuse for the Second Battalion of the Teaching Regiment. The main force of the entire battalion is deployed here. A total of 600 officers and soldiers are equipped with such good firearms. They have been digging fortifications for so long, and even the anti-aircraft fortifications have been dug. How can they fail?

Such a tragedy is never allowed to happen again, and now the formation of the Qing army has moved!

The Hongjun side was silent, only the company commanders of each company returned to their command posts, and the twelve-pound howitzers on the top of the small hills were ready to wait for attack at any time, but Zhen Changyu just lowered his head and looked at the watch.

"Battery Commander?" An officer finally broke the silence: "Is it?"

The Qing army had at least five squadrons, which was calculated based on the 500 people per battalion, which was 2,500 people. They slowly advanced towards the Hong Army's sniper position, with their speed getting slower and closer.

So close that they had heard their footsteps. In the telescope, you could clearly see the dust raised on their feet and the word "Yang" on their zithers, but Zhen Changyu smiled: "Are you nervous?"

"Not nervous anymore!"

Zhen Changyu replied: "No one is allowed to shoot until I order, because this is the most gorgeous round of shooting in the history of the Hongjun!"

The Qing army continued to advance. They looked at the chest wall and the horse-resisting horses in front of them, and also saw the Hongjun messengers coming and going on the hills, and even saw the twelve pounds of mountain dutched and camp cannons set up on the top of the hill, becoming nervous.

"Bang!" A Qing army soldier shot at the chest wall in front of him, and then the Hong army continued to be silent, while more Qing army also opened fire in front and reloaded.

But behind the chest wall, it seemed that nothing existed, so quiet that only the beating of his heart could be heard. Even Shengbao felt mysterious. Is this the famous red thief?

What trick is this? Maybe once these five large formations rush, maybe the entire battle will end, just Sheng Bao shook his head. He felt it would not be that simple. Maybe there was a shocking trap in it. He shouted loudly: "Tell the brothers in front that those who retreat without authorization will be killed without mercy!"

The entire Qing army was getting closer and closer. The Qing army seemed to suspect that the red thief behind the chest wall would jump out at any time, and their guns were shooting more densely, but the Hongjun still did not respond.

Many veterans in the Qing army were puzzled. You should know that based on the experience of fighting with the Taiping Northern Expedition Army, the Northern Expedition Army had already opened fire and would not wait so long to start shooting. The distance is the best weapon for small troops to defend.

Seeing that it was only twenty or thirty feet away from the chest wall, all the Qing army veterans felt relieved. Even the road in front of them was pressed over, but now I heard a gunshot, and then countless heads suddenly appeared on the chest wall.

Zhen Changyu took the revolver and fired a shot into the sky. He shouted: "All camp, volley!"

Although the company commanders could not hear his order, they had already issued the order: "Scall, scall!"

The artillery was already aiming at the gate at Zhen Changyu and shouted loudly: "Grenade, prepare for grenade!"

The officers and soldiers had already tightened the firing guns and flintlock rifles in their hands, aiming at the dark targets in front of them. Although they didn't need to aim, the soldiers still found their targets in the sight and then roared.

"volley!"

...

In the same sunshine, Huo Qiu's expression became serious, and the two pieces of information sent from different directions made the battle more troublesome.

"The Qing demon came from the north, with the monk king as the main and the Shengbao as the auxiliary, and there were 20,000 horse stances!"

"Our Dragon Spear Brigade has captured Xi'an County, Quzhou Prefecture City, and annihilated about 10,000 main forces of the enemy Deng Shaoliang's army, but Deng Shaoliang led his Chu Yong, Chao Yong and Chu Yong about 2,000 people to break north by the siege. Please ask Brigade Commander Huo Nanxi to strengthen his vigilance!"

Now Huo Qiu has become the most difficult decision in his life. He is determined to solve Hu Xingren and Zhang Yuliang in Jiande City, but the two unexpected enemies from north to south made him dare not make a decision hastily.

On the surface, more than 2,000 soldiers led by Deng Shaoliang were even more threatening. They were right behind them and could come out at the most critical moment of siege. But in fact, the Monk King and Sheng Bao were even more threatening. There were 20,000 elite soldiers and 20,000 soldiers on the way, while Zhen Changyu Battalion, which was defending the north, had only more than 800 people. Considering sending a reinforcement company and a reinforcement platoon in two aspects, there were only about 600 people. This was a contest between 60 and 20,000!

Yun Tianzong said: "It's 8:40 now, and there are twenty minutes left!"

At nine o'clock, the general attack began. Huo Qiu asked: "You are determined that Deng Shaoliang may come out from behind us at any time, and the monk's horse team may also be pushed from the north at any time!"

"In just twenty minutes, the infantry battalions have entered the offensive position!" Yun Tianzong said: "What our Nanxi group lacks is nothing else, confidence, determination, and perseverance!" Yun Tianzong's face was passionate: "Deng Shaoliang is just a frightened bird. Even if they pressed from behind us, we would be enough to use two companies!"

"That Monk King? Monk King's horse team!" Huo Qiu's forehead was covered with sweat: "There is also Shengbao's team, which is not easy to deal with!"

"I believe that the cadres of our Nanxi regiment will not be easily rushed like the Dragon Gun Brigade. The cadres of our Nanxi Brigade are reliable, and the soldiers of our Nanxi Brigade are also reliable!"

This is the temperament of an army. If Nanxi Brigade lacked anything in the past, what could not be compared with the Dragon Gun Brigade, then it was this absolute confidence. Therefore, Huo Qiu was convinced by Yun Tianzong: "Okay! It's a pity that Ziyun is not here, otherwise our Nanxi Brigade would definitely have a good show!"

"But preparation is necessary!" Yun Tianzong continued: "If you have determination, you must be prepared!"

"Yes!" Huo Qiu immediately said: "I armed all the civilians of the brigade headquarters, as well as the baggage troops, and the health team are ready to participate in the battle at any time. I don't believe it anymore. Deng Shaoliang's only two thousand defeated soldiers and generals are not in our eyes!"

"good!"

Yun Tianzong walked out of the headquarters and was waiting outside a group of Nanxi Group cadres. They asked with concern: "Old Yun, do you want to fight?"

"It would be a pity to miss such an opportunity!"

"Yes, our Nanxi Travel has a rare opportunity!"

Yun Tianzong said calmly: "I have already said that I believe in the combat effectiveness of our Nanxi Brigade, and believe that every officer and soldier in our Nanxi Brigade will arm every officer and soldier in our regiment and be ready to participate in the battle at any time, whether he comes from behind or protrudes from the city! As for the north, don't worry, there are officers and soldiers of our Nanxi Brigade guarding there!"

"The officers and soldiers of our Nanxi Brigade are reliable and will never repeat the lessons of the Dragon Gun Brigade!"

Thunderous applause and cheers were heard immediately, and Yun Tianzong continued, "Please strengthen your guard and devote all your energy to this most brilliant and difficult battle. As the leader of the Nanxi regiment, I am honored to participate in this most honorable battle. I believe that the honor of the First Brigade of the Hongjun and the First Regiment of the Hongjun will belong to us!"

"Because I must be guarded against Deng Shaoliang's attack behind the scenes, I cannot rush to the city with you!" Yun Tianzong gave up the idea of ​​leading the team to attack in person: "But this time, we will create all impossible miracles, and I will watch every miracle you create!"

The officers did not cheer or applause, but sobbed quietly. Just a few months ago, they thought they were the second-year-old, and now they would create miracles.

One pair of hands, another pair of hands, one pair of hands, one pair of hands, everyone held tightly, and everyone just sobbed quietly and communicated silently. This was the cadre of Nanxi Travel.

Yun Tianzong looked at the eight-piece pocket watch in his hand with sunlight on his back and finally spoke: "It's 8:55!"

Everyone ran to their command position, and their hearts were still getting hot.

It's nine o'clock!

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