Chapter 828 Monthly Ticket for Air Raid and Decisive Battle
Chapter 828 Air Raid and Decisive Battle (please subscribe and vote monthly)
Today's Tun Qin behaves like a fat and black licking dog, quite without dignity.
Seeing this, Gao Ping'an's eyes clearly showed contempt and disdain for Tun Qin.
But he still conveyed Ryu Shantae's instructions.
"What the commander-in-chief means is that the defense plan for Naypyitaw that you are sending out now can only save your lives."
"If you and others want to keep their property and official position, they need to do more!"
As soon as Gao Ping'an said this, Tun Qin and others couldn't help but frown.
Tunqin said with some displeasure in his voice.
"Is this move by the coalition forces too harsh?"
"Although we love the Ming Dynasty, the Ming Dynasty cannot treat me so poorly, right?"
"Help!"
The expression on his face was constantly distorted, because he suddenly realized that if all the granaries and ammunition depots were destroyed, then Naypyitaw would be finished.
Tun Qin nodded slightly and said.
Mang Bai could realize that it was over, he was really going to be doomed now.
"Our army's incendiary bombs combined with hot-air balloons may be able to cause great damage to the defenders in Naypyitaw."
Because he has long been numb to it!
Relevant personnel calculated the specific loss data of the granary and ammunition depot for Mangbai.
From time to time, coalition hot air balloons floated over his head.
"If this matter can be accomplished, the commander-in-chief will write to His Majesty to ask for credit for you."
He even crushed a grain of gunpowder to check its quality.
After all, the matter of betraying one's country does not mean that you can stop selling it once you no longer want to sell it.
This is not a big deal. It was just a harassment of the Burmese army before the war. Liu Shantai could finalize it himself.
"If we want to keep our glory and wealth, we must do this."
To put it bluntly, this matter is a point of no return. Once you step on it, you can't regret it.
I grabbed a handful and felt the dryness and humidity of the gunpowder with my palm.
Liu Shantai nodded and continued to inspect the military camp.
Suddenly, he discovered some boxes with flame logos stacked together.
Amidst the roar, some shells and artillery pieces were lifted into the sky by the shock wave generated by the direct explosion.
Two months ago, he was a farmer carrying a hoe and only knowing how to farm.
After the artillery shell landed, it quickly bounced into the Burmese army's formation.
"..."
"For the Ming Dynasty, as long as they are willing to cooperate with the Ming Dynasty's rule, the official title will be the same for everyone."
Gu Song stood lazily on the watchtower, his whole body a little wilted under the sun.
Ming Dynasty had already developed incendiary bombs.
The burning gasoline was poured onto the buildings below, and in an instant, the wooden structures were ignited by the flames.
Thick smoke billows and fire shoots into the sky!
Incendiary bombs were continuously thrown down.
The shell hit the ground, kicked up a large cloud of smoke, and continued to roll forward.
With a dry throat and bloodshot eyes, Mangbai looked in the direction of the fire and smoke, because he realized that the burning place was his granary and ammunition depot.
"Can Gao Baihu please tell Marshal Liu outside the city? We will definitely not let him down."
However, if there are only muskets and artillery without gunpowder, then the muskets and artillery are not as effective as burning fire sticks.
Some Burmese soldiers were surrounded by the fire in the building, and they let out shrill screams. They died from the high temperature and thick smoke and turned into dried bacon.
"Is this true?"
Colby said.
Thirty hot-air balloons all moved to the top of the granaries and arsenals in Naypyidaw City. After pulling the strings one after another, the incendiary bombs were thrown from the hot-air balloons.
A total of thirty hot air balloons, all loaded with new types of incendiary bombs, were heading towards Naypyitaw City.
The boxes of artillery and shells were even more shocking.
"Kill the enemy and break the formation to repay the emperor's favor!"
At the same time as a stinging pain came, bright red blood oozed out.
The scorching waves of fire continued to surge, high temperatures filled the air, and thick smoke billowed. The Burmese soldiers who tried to put out the fire were swallowed up by the flames and disappeared in the thick smoke.
Gao Pingan smiled slightly and continued.
The fire continued to spread, and the attempts made by the Burmese soldiers to put out the fire were almost indistinguishable from useless efforts.
As the string on the incendiary bomb was pulled apart, thick smoke billowed out from the rear of the bomb.
Liu Shantai nodded slightly and then asked.
"Your Majesty... Your Majesty, we can't be saved!"
The shock wave shredded the body of the incendiary bomb, ignited the gasoline in the bomb, and caused the gasoline to spread rapidly.
Then they turned around and loaded them with incendiary bombs, and another wave of air strikes came.
All they can do now is to continue.
"Tinder or incendiary bomb?"
A shell from a heavy siege artillery piece the size of a human head passed through an arc in the sky and shot towards the Burmese elephant in front of them.
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"No, don't, I don't want to die!"
Once he enters a crowd of people, there will be stumps and broken arms all over the ground in an instant.
"This is not true, this is not true!"
While Gu Song was lazily basking in the sun, hot air balloons rose up in the coalition camp and headed towards Naypyitaw.
"Your Majesty, according to statistics, two-thirds of the food in our army's granary was burned by fire, and most of it was turned into coke and can no longer be eaten."
Therefore, Collebi was very active in this matter.
Outside the entire city of Naypyitaw, there was a mass of black heads everywhere.
Then it landed heavily, killing and injuring many Burmese soldiers.
When Mang Bai heard this, his face turned completely pale.
After Gao Pingan left, Tun Qin's group of confidants continued to hold meetings.
Mang Bai spoke with a voice full of sadness and despair.
With a loud bang, a coalition artillery shell hit the Burmese army's artillery position very accurately.
The incendiary bomb flew into the air, and the gunpowder filled inside exploded.
Mang Bai's current thinking is that since I can no longer live, I must die heroically and not remain unknown.
"Under the prying eyes of the surrounding jackals, tigers and leopards, sooner or later our property will be divided up!"
"That's natural. Is it necessary for me to lie to you?"
"The quality of the gunpowder is no problem. It can be seen that the logistics department has put a lot of thought into the transportation."
Gu Song has long been used to this.
Tunqin narrowed his eyes and nodded slightly.
"I can send my cronies to kill the officers in the army who are loyal to the king, and then lead people to attack the loopholes in the city defense and open the city gates to welcome the coalition forces into the city."
Boom! Boom!
Coincidentally, the artillery fire from both sides began.
"After all, the Ming Dynasty will effectively govern Myanmar in the future, and there will definitely be many official vacancies in Myanmar."
An air raid by the coalition forces completely eliminated Mang Bai's luck.
Gradually, all the people who tried to put out the fire died, and the remaining people were running away in embarrassment to avoid the fire.
At dawn on the second day, the coalition forces began to cook rice and prepare for the offensive.
Flags cover the sky and war drums beat.
What a group of people are discussing now is not a question of whether to do something, but a question of how to do it.
Hearing this, Gao Ping'an nodded slightly in agreement, and then, after disguising himself, he left Tunqin's mansion through the back door.
They brought water and sand and tried to put out the fire, but they couldn't do it.
There is no need to use incendiary bombs for bombing, right?
Throwing grenades and explosive packets from a hot air balloon has the same effect.
But in a hurry, the quantity is limited after all!
Squinting at the movements of the coalition camp outside the city, Gu Song couldn't help but yawn.
A large number of artillery pieces of the Burmese army were lost in the battle of Ren'anqiang. Later, although Mangbai purchased artillery pieces from Britain, France, the Netherlands and other countries.
"Give the order, the cavalry and elephant soldiers will attack and attack the coalition array head-on!"
"The brothers poured water on it and covered it with sand, but they couldn't put out the fire. Many people were burned to death. No one dares to go up there now..."
Colby said.
Five days later, as the heavy weapons needed for the subsequent siege gradually arrived, the coalition forces also began to prepare for the siege.
Since the muskets and artillery were stored separately and not together with the gunpowder, there was not much loss.
Seventy-eight thousand Burmese troops formed an array outside Nay Pyi Taw. The array was so wide that one could not even see the side.
He put his hand into the black particles of gunpowder.
With a clang, Liu Shantai pulled out the sword from his waist and shouted.
Field artillery pieces and infantry support artillery pieces were pushed onto the battlefield.
"Actually, we have no choice. Even if we can keep our property temporarily and don't have an official position, then we are just big fat pigs."
"It's an incendiary bomb!"
In order to show their sincerity, Tun Qin and others had already sent out the defense map of Naypyitaw.
Although the number of incendiary bombs carried by the coalition forces this time was limited, this aerial bombing could be regarded as opening up Ryu Shantai's ideas.
Liu Shantai led people to inspect the military camp and review the specific conditions of the heavy weapons sent over the mountains to attack the city.
…
Mang Bai really felt despair.
"If you ask me, this can be done."
Another person on the side spoke.
Maybe we can destroy the Burmese army's logistics in one fell swoop...
Thinking of this, Liu Shantai began to prepare to arrange his plan.
They are not scattered reconnaissance hot air balloons, but people gathered to throw incendiary bombs...
The granary in the city was also ignited by gasoline. While the flames were blazing, the aroma of grain quickly filled the air.
"Except for the high cost, the sealing effect is quite good."
"Send the order and prepare the entire army for war!"
The guard said with an ugly expression.
"Secondly, the Prime Minister's servants can also put on the uniforms of the coalition forces, make noise and raise more flags, in order to frighten the defenders in the city and disrupt the situation in the city, making it easier for you to lead your troops."
"How to say?"
The rain of fire poured down continuously from the sky, as if everything was going to be swallowed up in the sea of fire.
After confirming that there was no problem with the gunpowder, Liu Shantai spoke.
What they are least afraid of is a large-scale head-on confrontation!
"Commander, it's a sealed preservation method developed by the research institute."
Mang Bai opened his mouth to say something, but nothing came out.
After getting the result he wanted, Tunqin said.
"Then what do the coalition forces need me to do?"
Mang Bai's mood is a bit broken now.
"This is the Commander-in-Chief's wish. You can decide for yourself whether you want to implement it or not."
The morale of the coalition forces was boiling, and countless people were cheering.
Ryuyama Tai personally opened a sealed package of gunpowder and checked its moisture content.
However, he didn't know that the Ming army's hot air balloon coming this time was different.
Tun Qin glanced around and looked at one of his close subordinates.
Xu Jia said.
Mang Bai put almost all the cards in his hand on the battlefield.
"Send the order and get ready. Our army will take the initiative to attack the coalition forces in the field tomorrow morning. We must defeat the enemy in one battle!"
Boom! Boom!
This is when the Burmese army's ammunition depot was set alight, and the gunpowder inside exploded.
Round cannonballs flew everywhere on the battlefield, shooting towards the enemy.
Hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement.
Gao Ping'an knows very well the principle of giving a sweet date to someone who is beaten with a stick.
Hearing this, Liu Shantai also had a thoughtful expression on his face.
Watching the hot air balloon heading towards Naypyidaw, Gu Song didn't take it seriously at all.
When Tun Qin and others saw this, their hearts instantly moved.
Very respectful attitude!
…
"But, how should we start the uprising and respond to the coalition forces outside the city?"
"ah……"
Xu Jia suggested.
It is very obvious that the artillery of the coalition forces is suppressing the Burmese army on the battlefield.
"My king's granary, my king's ammunition depot!"
Hot air balloons floated over in rows, one, two, three, four... ten, twenty, thirty.
Anyway, the coalition forces are about to confront him and launch an attack.
Gu Song squinted his eyes slightly and saw the coalition hot air balloon rising into the sky.
"What's in these boxes?"
He had a certain amount of military power in his hands. If they wanted to start an uprising in the city and coordinate the coalition forces to capture Naypyitaw, Tunqin's contribution would be the greatest.
Waves of war drums also sounded in the coalition camp.
"..."
Liu Shantai put down the rice bowl in his hand, his face was full of visible joy, and he ordered.
There is no such thing as too many measures to suppress the enemy's morale before a war.
Inside Nay Pyi Taw!
As the Ming army's incendiary bombs were exhausted, the fire in Naypyitaw was gradually extinguished.
Although the climate in Myanmar is not as hot and humid as it was during the rainy season, it is still very humid.
"Now most of the defenders in Naypyitaw are new soldiers, and most of them don't know the orders and can't even recognize the generals in the army. There are huge loopholes in Naypyitaw's city defense."
Sitting astride the horse, he looked majestic.
Those tanks equipped with rotating machine guns are also arranged in place.
"Intensify the artillery fire and knock out the Burmese elephant soldiers and cavalry!"
"That's a good statement!"
His voice fell, and the shouts spread in all directions.
"No!"
But in the eyes of Myanmar people who have never witnessed an air raid, such a scene is terrifying enough.
Liu Shantai personally climbed onto the watchtower and looked in the direction of Naypyitaw.
The heavy siege artillery turned its muzzle and changed its target from Naypyidaw City to the Burmese army leaving the city.
"As for the situation in the ammunition depot, nearly 80% of the gunpowder was ignited and exploded. The situation of the muskets and artillery was not bad. Although there was some damage, most of them can still be used."
However, before the coalition forces had time to leave the camp, they saw the gates of Naypyitaw wide open, and Mang Bai took the initiative to lead his troops to kill them.
Let everyone know that he is not someone to be bullied!
…
Mang Bai was taking a nap when he was awakened by the sudden commotion outside.
By then, he will really have a bright future.
All coalition forces also began to assemble and prepare to march out of the city.
Or there may be blisters all over the body, which is ugly and hideous.
No matter how strong the city defense is, without food, it is just a decoration.
At the beginning, the Burmese troops in charge of the granaries and ammunition depots were still trying to put out the fire.
Even, maybe his name might be known to the emperor.
Observing the final results of his own aerial bombardment, Ryuyama Tai's face was filled with a smile.
After making strong threats, he used the official position that could save them as bait and placed it in front of Tun Qin and others.
"Kill the enemy and break the formation to repay the emperor's favor!"
Xu Jia, the head of the logistics department, said.
"The latest incendiary bomb casing has changed from a clay pot to an iron can, and the firing device has also changed to a pull-type."
Liu Shantai put on the armor given by the emperor, with a wild goose feather sword hanging on his waist, and a scarlet cloak on his back.
Due to the traitor in Naypyitaw, the coalition forces have already grasped the location of the grain depot and ammunition depot in Naypyitaw.
…
"Who will be given this official title and who will not be given it? The decision is now!"
Although the current intensity of the Ming army's air raids is a complete joke compared to the famous barbecue master Li Mei.
War elephants, horses, cannons, and teams of musketeers.
If there was a hot air balloon, he would have to call the police once, which would be a hell of a deal.
…
He collapsed on the ground, a look of despair on his face.
In fact, the main reason why 70% of the Burmese army's gunpowder depot was gone was not the coalition's incendiary bombs, but the suicide bombing.
"Since the Burmese army took the initiative to leave the city to seek death, then we will meet his demands!"
Mang Bai clenched his fist hard and his nails dug deeply into his flesh.
Seeing this scene, Mang Bai ordered with a dark face.
At this point, the choice that Tun Qin placed before Tun Qin and others was actually to obey unconditionally.
The dark clouds of war are so thick that they seem to be irreversible!
The original incendiary bomb was a clay pot filled with gasoline and a fuse.
When he woke up, he found that the fire had burned half of the sky red, and the thick smoke was like a black dragon, spreading its teeth and claws in the sky.
Now, he has picked up the sword and become a member of the Burmese army. He has even been given the important task of being assigned to a watchtower to warn against possible raids by the coalition forces.
The shell rolled and spun, hitting a Burmese army artillery piece, directly deforming the artillery piece.
Mang Bai took a deep breath, finally made up his mind, and spoke.
If the Burmese army's logistics are destroyed, the Ming army may be able to win this battle without a fight.
Looking at the dark, thick barrels with metallic luster, Liu Shantai couldn't help but be speechless.
Xu Jia opened his mouth to explain.
"When the time comes, let alone property, it will not be impossible for you to keep your official position."
The situation on the battlefield is becoming clear little by little!
The artillery of the Burmese army was destroyed one by one.
Then he was quickly thrown down!
More than half of the grain, grass and ammunition were destroyed, and there was no hope of holding on to Naypyitaw.
Gao Pingan said directly.
"What the Prime Minister said makes sense."
Not only did he not take those hot air balloons seriously, he didn't even bother to call the police.
Chaos is spreading rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye.
He planned to drag people out of the city to fight with the coalition forces in the field. Even if he lost, he would try to cause as much damage to the coalition forces as possible.
It is not an easy task to ensure that gunpowder does not get wet during transportation.
The coalition forces also received news that the Burmese army was leaving the city and preparing for a field battle with the coalition forces.
"Kill the enemy and break the formation to repay the emperor's favor!"
However, there was only silence in response to him.
The whole city of Naypyitaw was in chaos!
The Ming army's hot air balloon quickly chose to return after throwing incendiary bombs.
A greedy expression appeared on Tunqin's big, fat, dark face, and he spoke.
Looking from the bottom up, it looks like a fire and rain scorching the sky.
"This is the latest product developed by the arsenal, and this battle is the first time it has been put into practice."
Boom! Boom!
Amidst bursts of roaring, the artillery spit out smoke and projectiles, shooting towards the elephant soldiers and cavalry of the Burmese army in front of them.
How many times in history has something similar to Zhang Xun's cannibalistic defense of Luoyang happened?
Mang Bai didn't think that Zhang Xun's prestige and ability could convince his subordinates to insist on defending the city even if they wanted to eat people.
When the coalition forces saw this scene, Liu Shantai ordered very calmly.
"And half of the remaining one-third of the grain has become cooked and cannot be stored for a long time..."
Although the risk during operation is very high, the actual effect is actually pretty good!
"The coalition forces need you to mobilize troops to coordinate with the coalition forces after they launch a formal attack on Naypyitaw, and work together with the coalition forces to conquer Naypyidaw."
Gao Pingan nodded and said.
Following Yanagi Shantai's order, the artillery bombardment from the coalition forces began.
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Mang Bai shouted at the top of his voice to the bodyguards beside him.
Since the main force of the coalition forces arrived outside Naypyitaw, hot air balloons have flown over Naypyitaw almost every day for reconnaissance.
Although the incendiary bomb sounds quite advanced, the technical difficulty is not as great as imagined.
"My sons, follow me!"
But as a general who led the army, Kollebi's contribution will never be ignored.
The coalition's artillery continued to fire, and from time to time, Burmese artillery was hit and misfired.
"Quickly put out the fire! Send someone to put out the fire quickly!"
Tunqin took a deep breath, rubbed his eyebrows and asked.
If you can use hot air balloons and incendiary bombs, you can carry out precise bombing attacks on the grain depots and ammunition depots in the city.
"..."
"When the time comes, the servants of the Prime Minister will be able to act with you. First, they will help you control the army."
Tun Qin didn't need to say anything to start the incident. The moment Gao Ping'an said he could keep their official positions, they were already tempted.
As Mang Bai's military order was issued, the cavalry and elephant soldiers in the Burmese army moved. Accompanied by a burst of animal neighing, the ground made a rumble.
"It eliminates the danger of igniting an open flame and greatly ensures the safety of users."
The cannonball hit an elephant, and in an instant, the cannonball penetrated into the elephant's body.
Flesh and flesh were torn apart, blood sprayed out, and bones were easily shattered by cannonballs...
Half of the elephant's body was lost, and it fell to the ground in an instant, raising a huge cloud of smoke and dust, and could not even utter its dying cry.
The rider on the elephant's back was also thrown away, broke his neck, and died on the spot.