The failure of the first round of attack will certainly not make Xie Cheng retreat.
To be precise, the emperor's grandson would not back down.
In fact, the emperor's grandson was very ambitious and prepared to use this war to show his martial virtue.
After all, he represents the military commander group.
He wants to show his military talents and let people see that not only is his fourth uncle the God of War, but he is also invincible. This is his best chance to prove himself, and he is also mainly responsible for training in Shenji Camp, all of which are
The latest weapons represent the results of the Ming Dynasty's military reform and can be said to be a model for the future Ming army. In this case, it is even more important to take the opportunity to test them.
Therefore, the attack on Tianjingguan continues, and whatever is lacking in the front will be supplemented.
Want heavier artillery?
To match!
If two kilograms of cannonballs can't hit the city wall, then six kilograms of cannonballs will be cast...
Of course, six-pound shells cannot be transported.
"This battle made the Ming Dynasty's war technology level surpass two hundred years!"
However, most of the leaders from various places did not agree.
As soon as they returned to the road to Zezhou, a group of young reinforcements arrived.
No matter what grudges you have on weekdays or conflicts of interest in the local area, at this time, you must put it aside and work together to fight against the imperial court. I know that the imperial court must be trying to win over those elders and wise men everywhere, especially those scholars. But you have to understand.
, they can sell you for glory, but you have no way out. You must let the emperor's grandson put his fingerprints on the final agreement. As long as he puts his fingerprints, I, the middleman, must ensure that both of you abide by the agreement.
The leader said.
Zhang Ying looked at Yang Feng speechlessly.
The top of the mountain in Guancheng is Tushan.
But this is not difficult to solve.
The Ningshan Guards had an arsenal. Since those military households participated in the war, of course they opened the arsenals and continued production at the rear. Guards in various places of the Ming Army had supporting arms manufacturing systems. There was no shortage of gunpowder craftsmen, even in Shanxi.
In a place that can be said to be rich in martial arts, there are many craftsmen among the people who can make gunpowder.
Just in time to use it now.
Yang Feng said.
"Well, that would be too insulting to the emperor's grandson. After all, we have been friends for many years. We cannot insult his intelligence like this. Besides, I am not prepared to take command personally."
Yang Feng, who was watching the battle, sighed with emotion.
Everyone shouted.
Then those rapid-fire cannons fired outwards from within the protection of the earth walls.
In front of him were the chiefs from various places who rushed to reinforce him.
"Ambassador, there is a ditch over there that can lead to the back of Xingjin Post."
They can organize a strong army in the shortest time.
Everyone said with their heads.
he asked the leader.
"There's no need to go to Guancheng. There are enough people there. Does anyone know the way around to Xingjinyi Station?"
The Shenji Battalion is a systematic firearms army, capable of all fields, sieges, and defense.
Whoever breaks the contract will help the other party."
"What are they doing?"
Yang Feng said.
The man hurriedly led the young men and quickly got into the dense forest on the roadside, heading towards a stream not far away. These were all locals, especially a large number of mountain people, hunters and medicine collectors. They were extremely familiar with the terrain.
Xie Chengcheng didn't dare to carry out a sneak attack like before, because the foot of the mountain is full of dense forests and ravines. If you are not familiar with it, it is easy to get lost. You might not be able to get out for a long time. Even if you can get around smoothly, he grew up in the capital and has the ability to climb mountains and ridges.
The soldiers of the Shenji Battalion who were inferior to the local mountain people were probably paralyzed from exhaustion.
This thing hangs above the patio door and can even report to the ground using a signal flag.
"I can tell you clearly that I will not take action.
Others agreed.
The young men at Tianjing Pass were able to transport cannons that were actually equivalent to six-pound cannons because Tianjing Pass was originally the last line of defense. After passing Tianjing Pass and walking on a relatively easy mountain road for more than ten miles, we exited Taihangxing.
But from outside the mountain in the south to Tianjingguan, it is a mountain road that is more difficult to walk for dozens of miles. There are several dangerous places similar to Tianjingguan, such as Wanzi City, Mengliangzhai, etc. It is easier to get to Tianjingguan from north to south.
, from south to north to Tianjingguan, trying to transport heavy artillery, at least for now, it is impossible to do it.
He and Zhang Ying immediately went down the mountain.
Well, they're digging trenches.
Yang Feng said.
One by one, they were erected on the ladders of the city wall, and the bare-chested soldiers with shields on their backs fought bravely to get ahead.
Bronze mortars with nine kilograms of explosive shells fired shells at the top of Tianjingguan Mountain from behind the gun fort piled up with sacks. These shells continued to explode in Guan City. Although their power was limited, they shrouded the entire hilltop in darkness.
In the smoke, it looked as if the entire mountain was burning.
Although it is easy to be hit by arrows and bullets without wearing it, wearing it can't stop bullets. In this case, it is better to just get a shield. They just resisted the arrows and bullets flying from the city wall, carrying the ladder and pushing the makeshift shield.
The car moved forward. The arquebusiers formed behind them stood behind a wooden shield, withstanding the shells of the rapid-fire cannon, and fired ten rounds of bullets at the city to suppress the defenders. The soldiers pushed under the city wall
Behind the shield car, hidden grenadiers suddenly appeared one after another, and then threw grenades towards the city wall.
Employees of Daxia State.
"I know what to do!"
The people of the Ming Dynasty can at least try to make their own decisions for the first time. It doesn't matter how many flaws there are. The important thing is to take this crucial step. Now they choose some commanders to tide over the difficulties temporarily. Then whenever something happens in the future, they will immediately think of this method.
.It’s not that this method is very good, but in this era of imperial power, this is the most progressive. In the future, the emperor will impose arbitrary taxes?
That’s easy!
Everyone selects their chiefs, gathers them together, and takes up swords and guns. The emperor will decide what to do!
These armed young men had no pressure to fight against the guardsmen at the end of the Ming Dynasty, and they were even capable of fighting against the Jiannu slaves.
Indeed, the advantage of veterans of hundreds of battles is not only that they can fight, but also that they can make changes according to battlefield conditions in the shortest time. If the Shenji Battalion's artillery fire is fierce, then dig a trench and mobilize everyone in the trench.
Wouldn’t it be impossible to hit cannonballs and bullets?
They are not controlled by the gentry.
It's summer.
This is an era of true martial virtue.
Now this offensive and defensive battle has really made the Ming Dynasty's military technology leap forward by at least two hundred years, because the emperor's grandson used all the mortars and shells.
"Let's go, this place can't be opened in a short time, logistics is the most critical now."
Now you must work together.
"Okay, then you have to choose first. After you are chosen, they will command here. Anyone who disobeys them will not give me face!"
After all, it can be said that Shanxi has fallen into a nationwide frenzy.
The leader said.
Ambassador Yang's bad habit is now well known to everyone.
Of course, what he meant was that Yang Feng came forward.
Not only the trenches, these trenches were also piled with artillery forts that were strong enough to withstand direct artillery fire.
It is a junior version of a rifle grenade. The muzzle is cup-shaped. It is loaded just like normal ammunition, except that the original bullet is replaced by a small grenade. This was originally designed by Yang Feng for the Ming army to attack cities.
After all, you have to prevent the court from going back on its word, and you have to be able to protect yourself.
The grenade exploded in mid-air.
As for the source of ammunition...
Currently, the majority are from Zelu, plus some from Pingyang. Due to the tense situation, young people and military households from Taiyuan and other places have actually begun to gather and fortify other passes. Their current problems are not unified.
Commander, the original senior citizens' association will definitely not be used. In fact, all the senior citizens and wise men want to kneel down.
After all, maybe thirty years ago, many of them were still watching those Confucian scholars being hacked to death in the ravine like dogs. Wenquxing was actually a poor man in this era. It can be said that the gentry could not influence the folk thoughts.
As for the safety of these commanders afterwards, you don’t have to worry about that. The commander-in-chief and all commanders are considered my employees at that time.
The nearly two hundred people who gathered all nodded their heads.
Zezhou.
Third, we cannot disarm you.
You won't be able to last long in combat wearing this thing.
Hot air balloons are the core of battlefield command.
The elite members of the Shenji Battalion even took off their cloth armor.
But the defenders unexpectedly learned to use trenches to deal with this.
It is actually difficult for explosive shells to hit the city wall. After all, it is such a narrow stone wall. At this time, the mortars have almost no accuracy. It is good to be able to drive the shells into the city. You cannot expect them to hit the city wall several meters wide. And the twelve
The power of the explosive shells of the pound mortar is actually a modern grenade. Yang Feng modified the gunpowder formula for them, and added sugar to it, but it is still ineffective when it falls under the city wall. Their real function is to attack
When attacking in the city, those rapid-fire cannons that fire from a high position, the gunners of the latter, and the young men who transport ammunition are all exposed to the killing range of the explosive shells, and once they ignite the gunpowder barrels, they can reap a lot of damage.
"Ambassador, after all, there must be someone who gives orders."
The head of a county elects one, and then they elect another. This person will be your commander-in-chief, and the rest will be commanders. These commanders are each responsible for their own affairs, some are responsible for mobilizing troops and horses, some are in charge of money and food, and some are responsible for ordnance.
Yes, there are also those who specialize in maintaining local security. You choose such a commander-in-chief in Zelu, one in Pingyang, and one in Taiyuan. The whole of Shanxi is divided into three areas, each of which is responsible for the affairs of one area.
Therefore, the elders and sages are helpless.
Therefore, you need to hold on at Tianjing Pass for at least half a month, and you must cause considerable losses to the imperial court, or let the imperial court understand that even if the attack is successful and you can be eliminated, the imperial court cannot afford the losses.
"Take them with you to attack Xingjin Post. The ammunition shipped from behind is all in Xingjin Post. If there are many soldiers in Xingjin Post, you can hide on the road behind and attack their transport team. Be careful of the hot air balloon above your head.
"The observers above have telescopes and can see for several miles. Get some branches with leaves and put them on your body. Don't leave the forest when you go."
"Then we will listen to the ambassador."
"Recommend!
It was originally an ancient fortress that could be blocked by one man. Not to mention firearms, as long as they defended sincerely, they could resist for a period of time even with cold weapons. Even if the Shenji Battalion bypassed it like the previous sneak attack, it would be useless.
, the Shenji Battalion without logistical supplies, even if it climbs over the ravine, it still has to face countless young men behind it.
But soon, someone on the city wall picked up the grenades that had not exploded and threw them back.
Yang Feng said with satisfaction.
I'll keep you safe."
And not just one.
The tallest one can probably see the situation here with a telescope.
Get on the mortar!
I'm the middleman.
Occasionally, shells with fuses that burned too quickly exploded in the sky like fireworks.
Behind the parapet on the city wall, the same brave defenders stabbed with spears, smashed with stones, threw grenades and exploded, and there was a bloody fight in the smoke.
"Understood, Ambassador, reinforcements are coming from all over the place now. When there are too many people, there will be chaos. It would be great if you could appoint a commander. And if the war lasts for a long time, someone will have to take care of the military supplies."
This is the age of imperial power. The emperor is above all the people and can do whatever he wants. Emperors like Zhu Yuanzhang who are considerate of the people are actually weird among emperors. Emperors who ignore the people are the normal ones. If you want the people to have such imperial power
In this era, if they are not to be enslaved by fish and meat, they must learn this way of confrontation, and they must learn to be unruly. This is also the era when it is easiest to achieve this goal. On the one hand, the folk martial arts are abundant;
Slavery education is not deep. It can be said that as long as there is agitation, there is no need to worry about the rest, and the people will solve it themselves.
Although they may not have enough raw materials, at least they won't run out in a short time.
The attack outside is still fierce.
Yang Feng said.
that's it.
Yang Feng said.
There are even laser guns...
My responsibility is to ensure that both of you fulfill your agreement. According to the agreement, you will go to Kaifeng in half a month to negotiate with the Emperor Taisun to decide whether to return to the Ming Dynasty, and then sign a final agreement with the Emperor Taisun. But
You also know very well that this matter is not that simple. Even if you return to the Ming Dynasty, there are still many things that need to be explained clearly, and they must be written clearly in black and white on paper. First, the Ming Emperor must honor what the River God promised you. Second,
You must be granted an amnesty for all your previous actions and promise not to pursue them again.
Zhang Ying said doubtfully.
"You want to change your name again?"
In the field of view of the telescope, the defenders can be seen digging trenches.
Indeed, this place cannot be opened in a short time.
The heads looked at each other...
"This is a veteran of hundreds of battles!"
She was looking at the top of the mountain.
Speaking of which, the commander selected in this way must be truly prestigious and capable. Such a person is just right to be under his command. In the future, he will be able to lead the team when carrying out construction in Toyoshu River.
They quickly dispersed the rapid-fire guns and then dug trenches to transport the ammunition.
Yang Feng said.
This is a good idea. With Ambassador Yang taking care of it, you won’t have to worry about being liquidated later.
Yang Feng said.
They are not afraid of imperial power either.
After all, thirty years ago, they did not recognize the Ming Emperor, and the Ming Dynasty, which dominated the north from the south, had little respect in Shanxi.
As long as we take advantage of this good time to establish this set of things for the people to fight against the imperial power, in the future, through constant confrontation, we can force the imperial power to give in step by step, so that the emperor has to give more power to the people. This will last a hundred years.
It was almost possible to force the emperor to sign a Magna Carta.
This is what Yang Feng really wants.
Something that is too high-end is indeed a bit far away, but it cannot be that we cannot even produce a Magna Carta.