The crackling sounds of gunfire continued, but apart from the smoke floating over the battlefield, there was nothing to prove that they had fired.
The accuracy of a musket…
Well, I can only say that I understand everything!
However, as the Qing army's shield vehicles continued to advance, the Qing army's musket fire gradually became more accurate.
Gradually, the Ming army also began to suffer casualties.
The Qing army archers behind the shield car also began to shoot continuously at the trench where the Ming army was located.
Arrows were thrown out one after another and fell towards the heads of the Ming army.
The arrows that were thrown hit the armor of the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty, making a clanging sound.
This is good luck!
The incoming arrow was blocked by the armor!
But there were also Ming soldiers who were unlucky, and arrows were thrown through the gaps in their armor.
The sharp arrow penetrated the flesh, causing severe pain.
The screams kept ringing!
At this moment, the Qing army's shield vehicles finally pushed over the traps that the Ming army had prepared for those shield vehicles in advance.
The trap collapsed, and the wheels of the shield vehicle, as well as the lower half of the vehicle body, fell into the trap.
It must be impossible to push it!
There is not just one such thing, but it happens constantly on the entire front.
The Qing army's shield chariot fell into a trap and could no longer be pushed forward. The Qing army's offensive suddenly slowed down.
Chentai looked at the scene on the battlefield and couldn't help but frown again.
"Everything is not good, everything is not good!"
Looking at the gradually stalemate on the battlefield, Chentai gave instructions.
"Let the frontline generals drive away those Han people who are serving as cannon fodder!"
"No matter what, the war situation cannot be a stalemate!"
"Before this year's New Year's Day, I, the general, must clear out the Dagukou and drive the Ming thieves out of Tianjin."
Without the shield chariot, we will drive the people in front of the battle and let the common people become cannon fodder!
If this was placed in the Han Dynasty, especially in the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, there would be absolutely no one who could do such a thing.
But if you put it here in Qing Dynasty, it would be a very common thing!
It’s not like I’ve never done this before in Qing Dynasty!
After receiving the order, the soldiers on the front line of the Qing army began to act in accordance with the order. The civilian men they had recruited from all over Beizhili were forced with swords and guns, and they strode towards the Ming army's front with despair on their faces.
A large number of Qing soldiers followed these civilians, preparing to launch an attack on the Ming army's front.
Amidst the continuous gunfire, a large number of ordinary people were knocked to the ground, wailing and screaming.
Many civilians stepped into traps, or had their soles pierced by sharp bamboo thorns, or their bones were broken by animal traps.
The screams were so harsh, and the dense traps made even the Qing soldiers following these civilians feel their scalps numb.
Boom! Boom!
The explosion sounded!
This was not a bomb exploded by the Ming army, but a civilian who stepped on a pressure mine placed in front of the formation by the Ming army.
Amidst the rumbling explosions, half of the civilian husband who stepped on the landmine was blown away in an instant.
The broken flesh and blood splashed all over the others around him!
The smell of blood is tangy!
Gradually, these civilians who were driven to the front of the battle with swords and guns collapsed.
Screaming, wailing, hysterical and showing a state of madness.
However, the Qing army behind them remained unmoved at all.
Once someone slows down a little, the sword and gun in his hand will stab him without hesitation.
Zeng Xueli stood on the deck of his ship, looking at the scene taking place on the battlefield on land, his expression gloomy and scary.
"Qinglu should really be killed!"
"It's really disgusting to drive the people in front of the battle! Only a barbarian like Jiannu could do such an inhumane thing."
Zeng Xuelia was extremely angry, but his anger could not change the tactics of the Qing army.
He could only convey his anger and let the Ming army teach the Qing army on the opposite side a profound lesson.
"Go down with the order, heavy artillery fire, rapid fire!"
"Hit me hard!"
"..."
Under Zeng Xueli's order, the firing speed of the Ming army's naval gun group suddenly increased a lot.
Countless artillery shells flew over the battlefield and fell towards the Qing army.
Artillery shells flew wildly across the Qing army's formation, taking away lives one after another.
The artillery in front of the Ming army's formation was also firing!
Round after round of shotguns were fired, and the killing effect was extremely astonishing.
The civilians who were driven in front of the formation by the Qing army fell to the ground and died miserably in large areas.
At this moment, a sharp and sharp roar sounded in the sky.
Phew! Phew!
Whoosh!
Countless rockets lifted off, dragging their tail flames, and drew a beautiful parabola in the sky.
Then, shoot towards the Qing army!
Amidst the rumbling explosions, the Qing army was blown up and turned upside down.
Seeing this scene, Chentai closed his eyes weakly, knowing that the troops on the front line would definitely not be able to fight.
This attack was a complete failure!
The harsh sound of ringing gold resounded through the battlefield, and the Qing army retreated from the battlefield like a tide.
Apart from leaving corpses all over the battlefield, they gained nothing from this attack.
…
Outside Tianjin City, the Qing army’s tent!
Chentai did not lead troops into the city, but stayed outside the city to preside over the battle.
After the Qing army retreated from the battlefield, Chen Tai summoned the generals to discuss military strategy.
"The Ming thief has sharp firearms and is well prepared!"
"Dagukou has been turned into a piece of iron by them. Although it is not said to be solid, it is not easy to capture."
"Do you have any good strategies to defeat the enemy?"
Chen Tai was sitting at the top of the table, his expression gloomy.
Obviously, the war situation was not going well, which made him feel very bad!
The generals below were all silent, and the Ming army was currently huddled in the fortifications and engaged in defensive operations.
If you want to expel the Ming thieves, there is no other way than storming the fortifications at Dagukou.
Chentai's personal attendant stood up and said.
"Master, if you ask me to tell you that my army should recruit more civilians and let them fill the trenches, I am sure there will be nothing wrong."
"In the past, this method was most effective when we attacked fortified cities in the Qing Dynasty."
Chentai rubbed his eyebrows and said.
"But, in this urgent situation, where should we recruit civilian husbands?"
There was no shortage of civil servants in the Qing Dynasty, but it took time to recruit civil servants!
Even if he writes to the court now, he will wait until the court gives the order, then recruit civilians from all over the country, and then arrive in Tianjin.
At least the time has passed after the Chinese New Year!
If this happens, Chentai's plan to end the war in Tianjin before the Chinese New Year will naturally come to nothing.
This is completely unacceptable to Chentai.
A Qing army general said with bright eyes.
"My young prince, isn't this huge Tianjin City right in front of you?"
"It just so happens that the morale of our army is low at this time!"
"If Tianjin City can be washed, on the one hand, the morale of the army can be restored, and on the other hand, enough civilians can be plundered."
Chentai hesitated for a while, somewhat undecided.
After all, Tianjin is the gateway to the capital city. If he wipes out Tianjin without saying a word, even if his father is the leader of the Zhenglan Banner and a cabinet minister of the Qing Dynasty.
It’s no longer easy to cover up this matter!
However, in the end, the desire for military glory overshadowed the worry about punishment from the court.
After all, when did the Qing Dynasty ever care about the generals slaughtering the city?
As long as you win on the battlefield, massacring a city is just a small issue that doesn't need to be mentioned.
As a Qing Dynasty, slaughtering cities has long been a habit, right?
Chentai nodded, and then gave instructions.
"Order someone to make preparations!"
"Send troops to blockade the four gates of Tianjin, and then prepare to take action..."