He originally wanted to win through chaos, but now he has been completely defeated by chaos. The guard camp has been overrun, and the gun camp can't suppress the long bows of the Qing army with fire cannon fire. Looking at the defeat in front of him, Zhao Qiang is heartbroken.【】
The Evenki people ran away, the Daur people ran away, and the Khalkha Mongols also ran away. After the nerves of the strong men of all ethnic groups were suppressed to the extreme, they collapsed across the board. They no longer dared to face the Qing army, and they no longer had the courage to hold their hands.
They continued to resist with their weapons. The Ewenki who were the first to escape even pointed their spears at the Han soldiers who were trying to stop them. That posture made it clear that if you don't let me go, I will die with you.
That’s it, that’s it! It’s been completely defeated. Huitianli, if they want to run, let them run! They can’t run out anyway!
Hu Wang ordered the Han soldiers not to stop the strong men who were about to run, but to let them go. Then he turned towards the approaching Qing troops and stopped retreating. He lined up his long sword in front of him and just stared coldly at the opposite side.
He had decided to seek death and was determined not to take another step back! Seeing this, the remaining soldiers stopped and gathered around Hu Wang.
You are facing death, why not die quickly! With so many Tartars on your back, this life is enough!
Looking at the Qing troops who were pressing forward step by step with bared teeth and gaping lips, the pale Hu Wang's mind suddenly returned to two years ago. The situation then was so similar to the situation now, with the same force to fight back and the same painful choice.
Your Majesty, you have appeared! Please save us old subordinates!
Hu Wang's eyes were full of tears. He suddenly raised his head and roared, then closed his eyes in grief and anger, waiting for the fatal arrow.
Your Majesty, General, Hu Wang is coming with you!
In addition to the more than 20 Han soldiers and more than 30 Oroqen people surrounding Hu Wang, there were eight Hezhe people. They did not choose to escape and stood silently behind the Han soldiers with no expression on their faces.
No. Some of them, like hundreds of households, closed their eyes and waited for death, while others opened their eyes and stared closely at the Qing soldiers, as if they were trying to figure out how they were going to die. Those Oroqen people had dull faces.
You have to die, and you have to die. If you retreat, your clan members will die. If you stay, your clan members will also die. In this case, why retreat?
On the opposite side, Asutai, the assistant leader who entered with a vest, saw these enemies stopped and showed no fear. He couldn't help but respect him: A man who is not afraid of death is worthy of respect at any time.
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"Qianhu, withdraw!"
"The Tatars will come if we don't withdraw!"
Zhao Qiang listened numbly to the shouts of the gunmen without saying a word. His eyes were fixed on the remaining guard camp. Seeing Hu Wang's heartbroken look, Zhao Qiang felt indescribable pain. He knew that this time
If they retreated, the Gun Camp could still save half of its troops, but in that case, Gu's guard camp and the injured Gun Camp soldiers would all be lost to the Qing army, and Hu Wang would no longer be able to escape.
retreat?
Several more sounds of retreating sounded in his ears. After hearing this, Zhao Qiang turned his head and turned to the gunmen who were shouting to retreat. He couldn't help but laugh. Where else could he retreat to? To Shouyi City? Damn it, Zhan.
The beating was so brutal and so many people died, so what's the use of running back! Do you go back and wait to die?
He was high-spirited and confident that he wanted to eat these hundreds of Qing troops and seize their horses to strengthen himself, but he didn't want to be beaten like this by someone with less than 300 men and horses, and why did his grandma talk about sending troops south?
Overthrow the Qing Dynasty! Do you rely on the soldiers of the 100th defeated army?!
Zhao Qiang, it was your own greed that cost so many lives, do you still have the nerve to run away! If you don’t die here, you are not a fucking human being!
"Anyone who dares to retreat will be killed!"
Zhao Qiang, who was determined to die here, kicked the most vicious gunslinger who was shouting to retreat, then raised his sword and shouted at them: "If you want to retreat, you retreat, but I, Zhao Qiang, will not retreat, because I will never leave anyone behind."
A brother! As long as they are not dead, I will not abandon them! Even if they are dead, I will take their bodies back!"
After saying this, he didn't even look at them. He was not afraid of being shot by the Qing army's arrows. He took a few steps forward with his head held high. He appeared in the sight of the Qing army at the bottom of the valley. He shouted into the wind: "I'm going to the Quantai to recruit the old troops, and the flag is here."
One hundred thousand kill Yama! Everyone is destined to die, but it is heavier than Mount Tai and lighter than a feather. I, Zhao, can cause several brothers to die here, so I will die together with all my brothers now, for the sake of everyone!
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When Wu Si saw this, his heart was filled with excitement. He walked quickly to Zhao Qiang and said in a deep voice: "Qianhu, I am willing to go to Quantai with you!"
Zhao Qiang slowly turned around and nodded to Wu Si: "I, Zhao Qiang, would rather die under the Qing army's arrows than be that coward! Wu Si brothers, let's meet again under the Nine Springs!" Before he finished speaking, his whole body
He had jumped to the bottom of the slope, leaving only one word for everyone on the slope.
"Wish to die with me and follow me down the slope to kill the enemy!"
"I am willing to die with Qianhu!"
Wu Si jumped down without saying a word, and followed Zhao Qiang towards the Qing army. Yan Qian, who was covered in blood, and Xu Ping also followed closely. Chen Wei hesitated for a moment, then jumped down without hesitation. The gunmen looked at each other.
After taking one look, he also rushed down the hillside. The gunmen who had just shouted to retreat blushed again and again. When their companions followed Qianhu down the slope, they sighed and rushed down. The rest
Although the Oroqen and strong men could not understand what Zhao Qianhu said, the actions of those Han people were very clear. Although they were from different ethnic groups and were being coerced, this situation made them furious, and they actually followed suit.
Passed by. Perhaps, this was the most manly move in their lives.
"I am willing to die with Qianhu!"
The thunderous roars of the gunners resounded throughout the valley, and the lingering sound echoed in the woods. Hu Wang and the others heard the roars and saw the situation. They also echoed in unison and rushed towards the Qing army on the opposite side. Other gun camps were scattered on the hillside.
The Han soldiers all stopped when they heard the sound, looked back and saw what had happened. They were startled for a moment, then turned around without hesitation and rushed towards the Qing troops who were chasing them.
Don't you call me clothes? I share the same robe with you!
How joyful it is to live, how difficult it is to die!
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"Here we go to Quantai to recruit the old troops and kill Yama with a hundred thousand banners!"
He Bao carefully savored the poem by Wu Ni, the leader, and thought: What a pity, since you want to die, I will help you! He sneered at Wu Jun who was shouting and rushing down from dozens of meters away.
The old man raised his right hand slightly and was about to order all the rebels to be shot. Just as he was about to raise his arm, he saw Henusu shouting in panic: "Sir, it's not good!"
He Bao was stunned. Before he could ask him what was going on, he saw Henusu's face full of horror. He pointed behind him and yelled: "Cavalry! Cavalry!"
Where did the cavalry come from? Wu Ni's main force is here. How can they have cavalry? Besides, the mountain road is so narrow, so what should be feared when the cavalry comes! After all, Henusu is also the leader of the elite Eight Banners of the Yellow Banner. How come he doesn't have cavalry?
So useless! How unbecoming is it to shout!
He Bao wanted to go forward and give Henusu a whip, but when he saw the situation behind him, his expression changed drastically. He saw hundreds of war horses ridden by him rushing toward the mountain road like crazy, and the dust kicked up by their iron hooves
It filled the entire valley, and from time to time, rocks rolled down the slope due to the vibration of the horses' hooves. There were still flames coming from behind the first few dozen horses.
Fire Bull Formation?!
He Bao, who is familiar with the history of the Han people, only took one glance and realized that the scene in front of him was very similar to the Fire Ox Formation, except that the ox was replaced by a horse.
So many war horses are running towards the valley road desperately, and there is no way to stop them!
Damn it! He was about to wipe out all those Wu rebels, but he didn't expect these rebels to resort to this trick. Looking at those war horses, they were clearly the Mongolian horses he brought back from Horqin Mongolia. He Bao felt distressed and scolded those horses.
Damn Wu Ni, he actually used the horses like this. He was so angry that he gritted his teeth tightly, but he did not dare to stay down the slope any longer. He loudly ordered his subordinates who were frightened by those flaming horses: "Hurry up the slope, hurry up the slope!"
But it was already too late. Before the dozens of vests under Henusu had time to climb up the surrounding hillsides, they were knocked to the ground by the horses rushing towards them. The horses stepped down with all four hooves and broke their legs.
Arms, crushed their stomachs and crushed their skulls. The infantry who had just escaped from the red flag were even more frightened, screaming and running around headlessly.
The sudden scene made Zhao Qiang overjoyed, and also surprised all the Wu soldiers. Taking advantage of the chaos of Gu Qing's army, they quickly seized the high slopes on both sides, either using blunderbuss, cutting with knives, or stabbing with spears to stop them.
Those Qing troops who were eager to avoid the horses climbed up.
"Dog Tartar, take your life!"
Hu Wang escaped from death, and after being overjoyed, he decided to avenge his dead brothers. Those who were struck with the long sword fell to the ground. Under his leadership, the soldiers of the guard camp blocked the Qing troops who wanted to run out of the valley.
When the Zhenghuang Banner vests entered the valley, they had been ordered by the leader to abandon their horses and take off their armor, and entered the valley with only their long bows. The scattered archers had no ability to resist. Soon Asutai's Yizuo collar vest was cut down.
Most of them died.
"Sir, after the last general, please get out of the valley as soon as possible!"
Henusu saw that He Bao led the soldiers to barely rush to the hillside, but the Wu Ni people also came to kill him. He hurriedly took the remaining ten or so vests around him to resist. While stopping the Wu Ni who were eager for revenge, he
Shouting loudly for He Bao to retreat quickly.
"Hnusu, if you die, I will support your wife and children!"
He Bao was quick to cut off. As soon as the horse entered the valley, he knew he was defeated and was already thinking about fighting again. Seeing that Henusu tried his best to block Wu Ni who was coming towards him, He Bao said a word and led the soldiers hurriedly along the hillside.
Run outside the valley.
"Don't let that Qing general escape!"
Zhao Qiang hated He Bao so much that he wished he could eat him alive to relieve his hatred. When he saw that He Bao was leading people into the woods on a slope, he hurriedly led them away.