The interval between battles this time was particularly long. The Jianlu were waiting for carriages and modified wheelbarrows to be sent from the rear, but the Ming army was not so stupid as to leave the protective wall to attack an enemy three times their number.
However, as the time between these battles increased, the tension among the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty diminished a lot, and what followed was an unstoppable sense of fatigue.
You must know that the new soldiers have not rested for two days and one night. They have been in a state of fighting, rushing, and fighting. At this time, they really want to find a warm bed and have a good sleep.
At this time, the imperial guards stepped forward. Although they were also very tired, they still persisted tenaciously and encouraged the new soldiers under their command.
Coupled with the fact that officers like Zhong Jinwei led by example set an example, the new sergeants were all alert. No one thought about escaping, and they were all on guard against Jianlu's attack.
Time passed slowly, and it was the dark hour before dawn.
At this moment, the rumble of horse hooves, like muffled thunder in the distance, reached Niutougang from far and near.
When Jianlu heard this, they were all overjoyed, because the sound of horse hooves came from behind Jianlu, from the direction of Anshan Station.
The mood of the Ming army was even heavier. They looked at Jianlu's temporary camp with worry, knowing that the next battle would be even more difficult.
Not long after, Jianlu's follow-up reinforcements arrived at Jianlu's temporary camp, and then there were loud cheers. Although the Ming army was still far away from Jianlu's temporary camp, they could clearly hear Jianlu's arrival.
cheer.
Most of the new soldiers had dealt with Jianlu many times, so even though Jianlu didn't speak Chinese, they could still hear clearly that Jianlu was cheering for the arrival of their great khan.
Zhong Jinwei knew that this must be the arrival of Huang Taiji. Through the moonlight, he saw the new sergeants huddled behind the protective wall, staring blankly in the direction of Jianlu. Even the Jinyiwei captains who were still active before were also
That's true.
This can't go on like this, Zhong Jinwei thought to himself. He frowned and had an idea.
Zhong Jinwei walked to the official road, which was in the middle of the position, and said loudly: "Brothers of the New Army, have you seen it?"
His words immediately attracted the attention of the new sergeants, and they all turned to look at him.
Zhong Jinwei didn't care whether they could see clearly or not. He stood there, raised his right hand and pointed in the direction of the Jianlu and said: "Ten thousand Jianlu cannot defeat more than two thousand of our brothers. They are like children, unable to defeat them."
If he wins, he calls the parents here. Brothers, tell me, the slave chief is here, should we give him some face and give him a lighter punishment, so as not to make even the parents cry?"
Some of the new soldiers, who were cheerful by nature, couldn't help but laugh out loud. Then they loudly answered Zhong Jinwei's words: "Master Marquis, adults and children will fight together!"
The other new soldiers couldn't help but laugh after hearing this. After being reminded by Marquis Zhongxing, they remembered that they had defeated many with less, and in the end even the slave chiefs of Jianlu were beaten out. They couldn't help but feel proud of themselves.
Wang Peng listened on the side and approached Gu Baichuan and said in a low voice: "Master Hou is really exaggerating. The previous Jianlu did not have 10,000 troops."
"Go, don't talk nonsense." Gu Baichuan whispered. Zhongxing Hou was just exaggerating to boost morale. There is nothing to worry about.
After Zhong Jinwei's encouragement, the pressure of reinforcements from Jianlu's brigade disappeared and was replaced by a kind of contempt for Jianlu and confidence in himself.
In the temporary camp of Jianlu, Jierhalang was reporting the previous war to Huang Taiji, while Duoduo and Azig stood on both sides and listened. Dorgon did not come because Governor Denglai became active again and was sent to the southeast.
Went along the coast to deal with Lu Xiangsheng.
Huang Taiji received an urgent report that the Ming Dynasty army was attacking Haizhou, and that strange troop was among them. Without saying a word, he came with an army of 30,000 troops that night.
At this time, he had a gloomy look on his face and just listened quietly. Instead, Dodo and Azig interrupted Jilharang's story several times.
For example, the musketeers of the Hui Army counterattacked, fought closely with the Da Jin Army who finally managed to get close, and actually annihilated the Da Jin Army.
When Duduo and Azig heard this, they couldn't help shouting: "When did the Ming army's musketeers become so powerful? Are you dazzled or just making it up?"
Although Jierhalang usually has a good temper, he was angry at this time. He glared at them, ignored them, and continued to report to Huang Taiji.
After Huang Taiji heard everything, he just ordered the rear to send the chariots as soon as possible. Then he said: "The number of firearms troops in the Ming Army is getting larger and larger, but no matter what, I believe that this unit is the most powerful one in the Ming Dynasty."
Jin Gui's army now even hesitates to lose this firearms unit, using a few against many, far away from the city to stop my Dai Jin's reinforcements, which shows that they are afraid that my Dai Jin's reinforcements will rush to Haizhou."
When he said this, he glanced at the three Heshuobele present, and then said: "In other words, Haizhou has not been completely occupied by the Ming army. The less the Ming army doesn't want us, Daikin, to do anything, the more Daikin will do it."
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"Yes, Khan, rush to Haizhou as soon as possible!" Duduo responded quickly. Haizhou was his territory and was attacked by the Ming army. He was the most anxious.
Huang Taiji nodded, stood up and ordered: "The entire army organized an attack and did not give the Ming army a chance to rest. Even if it is a waste, we must consume this Ming army and get to Haizhou as soon as possible!"
When he gave this order, he also had a fear of this Ming Army firearms unit. He wanted to fight this Ming Army before, but there was no chance. Now that he has seized the opportunity, how can he let this Ming Army do it again?
There is a chance to escape.
Therefore, he couldn't wait for chariots and other equipment to restrain muskets from the rear. He thought that if he could defeat this Ming army with human sea tactics and kill them, it would be worthwhile.
As soon as Huang Taiji gave the order, the Jianlu camp began to boil again. Soldiers and horses from all walks of life were deployed, people screamed, and the first attacking troops began to move to the front line.
Huang Taiji stood in the temporary camp and watched the troops move out one by one. He glanced at the mountains on both sides and added another order. He asked each ministry to select elites and climb up as many mountains as they could.
Go past a certain number and attack the flank of the Ming army.
Jierhalang originally wanted to advise the Great Khan, fearing that he would lose many soldiers if he climbed such a steep mountain at night. But after listening to Huang Taiji's firm tone, he thought about it and decided not to do it.
Huang Taiji originally wanted to come closer to watch the battle, but was immediately persuaded by Jierhalang. He took out his helmet and showed it to the Khan, and at the same time guessed that the Ming army had muskets that could shoot very far.
This made Huang Taiji even more jealous. The Ming Dynasty's national power was too strong. If he didn't commit suicide, he could continue to produce new weapons, but these big golds couldn't produce them.
From this, he strengthened his determination to annihilate the Ming army in Niutugang at all costs.
"Dong dong dong" the war drums sounded, and the Jianlu who formed their formation began to attack.