Relatively speaking, facing the Ping army's formation with powerful firearms, Guan Ning's cavalry was more effective than the Qing army in charging the formation.
The three shots of the three-eyed fire cannon not only inflicted damage on Daping's gunners, but also effectively disrupted the formation of the front row of the phalanx. When Guan Ning's cavalry rushed to the front of the phalanx, the phalanx's gunfire array was no match.
Well arranged.
So when Guan Ning's cavalry rushed to the front of Daping's army, there was a violent collision, blood spattered, broken guns flew around, and most of the Guan Ning's cavalry and Daping's soldiers who collided were stabbed to death and shocked to death.
However, the large Ping army formation here had, after all, been prepared for a certain period of time. Although the Qing army's first attack was on the left wing, the square formation on the right wing also had time to increase its vigilance.
So the phalanx here was arranged more closely. Even the soldiers in the first few rows who were killed or injured could only rely on their comrades behind them, and there was no room to fall down. The Daping Army soldiers in the next few rows also rushed to the ground in time.
Long spears and axes were stretched out to complete the already gaping spear formation.
But after all, the Daping Army was passively beaten, and rows of Guan Ning's cavalry rushed forward without interruption. Seeing that the situation was not good, the Daping Army's cavalry guarding the phalanx also charged forward to stop the high-speed charge of Guan Ning's cavalry.
But today, the cavalry of the Daping Army were basically concentrated in Ma Shouying's troops, and there were very few cavalry guarding the phalanx. Although these cavalry bravely countercharged and blocked the momentum of Guan Ning's cavalry, it only took a few rounds.
The cavalry suffered all casualties, causing Guan Ning's cavalry to resume their charge.
However, this countercharge also bought valuable time for the Daping Army. After all, the Guan Ning cavalry that charged first only had 2,000 cavalry, and they were charging into three square formations. The number of men and horses assigned to each square formation was only six.
Seven hundred cavalry. So after a few violent collisions, several rows of Guan Ning's cavalry had already finished their collision.
At this time, Guan Ning's cavalry, who had slowed down their horses, were moving to both sides to clear the way for the charge. Then it was time for Hauge to continue charging with the two yellow flags.
But what surprised everyone was that the cavalry of the two yellow flags did not follow closely behind. They were far away from the Guan Ning cavalry in front, so after waiting for a while, these cavalry of the two yellow flags arrived belatedly.
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For this main attack, Dorgon indeed brought out the best of the Qing army. Needless to say, the combat effectiveness of Guan Ning's cavalry. As the original emperor's personal army of Huang Taiji, the combat effectiveness of the Two Yellow Banners was one of the best among the Eight Banners.
But Dorgon also neglected it. He chose Hauge as the coach of the right wing. After Dorgon actually took control of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, he regarded Hauge as a thorn in his side. Of course, Hauge also felt sorry for this situation.
Know it well.
In order to protect himself, Hauge not only wanted to preserve the strength of the Zhenglan Banner as the flag owner, but also wanted to preserve the strength of the Emperor's own army, the Two Yellow Banners.
Today, Dorgon let the two yellow flags rush to the front line. Of course Hauge would be vigilant, and of course he would think that this was a small move by Dorgon to waste his own strength. Therefore, before attacking, he quietly ordered his troops
The charging general: Take it easy!
The general of the Two Yellow Flags who heard the order certainly understood it. So when the Daping Army's regimental artillery fired just now, they were a step slower; now when they want to continue charging, they are not so determined. That's why the right-wing Qing Army
A pause during the attack.
And the generals who can stand on this battlefield now are not rookies. When the two yellow flags came to a halt, Dorgon, who was full of hope, threw his riding whip to the ground in anger. Wu Sangui also heard the sound beside him.
General Guan Ning's cavalry muttered. Then Wu Sangui also whispered with a pale face: Tell Guan Ning's cavalry to stop working so hard!
The Daping Army encountered such a respite. Although they did not know the specific reason, they quickly arranged a defensive formation. So when the cavalry with two yellow flags rushed into the formation, the remaining gunmen were also organized.
There were rounds of fire. Even a swarm of bees and artillery were fired one after another, so the two yellow-banner cavalry who suffered heavy losses immediately retreated.
Seeing that the two yellow flags' charge was so weak, Dorgon was so angry that he had nothing to throw away in his hands. Although Dorgon did have the idea of consuming the strength of the two yellow flags, the two yellow flags also had the success of the charge.
strength.
Didn’t you see: Azig and Tuberi troops on the right wing, relying only on the Mongolian Eight Banners, defeated the two phalanxes of the Daping Army. Now the Qing army on the left wing has concentrated its elite, and the Guan Ning Iron Cavalry has made a good start.
, then how come the cavalry with the two yellow flags cannot overwhelm the phalanx?
Therefore, in a cavalry charge, the more resolute the better. If some selfish thoughts are mixed into the battle, the outcome of the battle may be very different.
"Tong Guolai! Hurry up and take over Hauge's command! You are really blind. How did the emperor give birth to such a son? How could I let him command?" In anger, Dorgon said
He cursed without hesitation.
"Master! It's not good to change generals on the spot!" Dorgon's soldiers reminded him in a low voice.
And Dorgon also woke up quickly. Now that the generals are changed, he may not be able to suppress the soldiers of the two yellow flags. Moreover, Tong Guolai is a member of the Han army flag, and his status is one level lower than that of the bannerman. If he is really
If you go to command, you may not be able to suppress these Eight Banners disciples. But at the most critical moment of the battle, stability is the priority!
So Dorgon let out a long breath, suppressed his anger and ordered to the captain of the soldiers: "Go and tell Prince Su quickly: This decisive battle will determine the fate of our Qing Dynasty. Let him not hesitate to kill as many as possible.
Niu Lu, I will give him as many Niu Lu as possible. But if he fails, I will never tolerate it after the war! I will never tolerate it!"
"twitter!"
However, when Dorgon's order was sent to the front line, the Daping Army had already adapted to the Qing Army's tactics of switching from defensive to offensive, and they had already formed a defensive formation on the spot.
Although the two yellow flags commanded by Hauge on the left wanted to regroup, Wu Sangui's Guan Ning cavalry refused to work hard. The scene that just happened made the two troops already have a heartache, and they were already somewhat of a stranger. And Ah on the right
Although the Jige and Tuberi troops launched several more offensives, they still failed in the face of the tight defensive formation of the Daping Army.
In the period that followed, although the Qing army's offensive was still very lively, it basically did not threaten the Daping Army. Although the Qing army made every effort, such a tough battle fell into the rhythm of the Daping Army, so
The entire battle gradually fell into a stalemate.