After Jingyuan pacified the Jurchens in Jianzhou, he led his army westward and met the main force of the Tatar tribe in the Kaiyuan area.
The Tatar tribe was personally led by Tuotuobuhua, with a total of 100,000 troops, and almost all the tribesmen who could participate in the war were pulled out.
When the two armies met, both sides were very excited.
Tuotuo Buhua believed that his side had the upper hand, and the main force of the Ming army was in Yumuchuan. The army in front of him was pieced together, and its combat effectiveness can be imagined.
As long as their main force can be defeated, the three guards of Duoyan will definitely rebel.
Jingyuan was also eager to test the power of the new firearms. When setting off from the capital, the new firearms were given priority to the emperor's personal expedition troops. He only had 10,000 troops in hand, equipped with 30 small Franconian cannons and 2,000
Flintlock.
The Liaodong Army has 20,000 soldiers, but they still use old-style firearms. The charge of Duoyan Sanwei's troops is fine, but forget about firearms.
Especially the loyalty of the three guards of Duoyan is unknown. However, the grasslands have always respected only the strong, and the only way to completely surrender them is to defeat the main Tatar force head-on.
That’s it, it’s done!
Tatar tribe, Chinese army tent.
"Report to the Great Khan that the Ming army has launched an attack on our position!"
Tuotuo Buhua was a little surprised. He had hundreds of thousands of soldiers, but the Ming army did not choose to set up camp, but rushed straight over!
What is this operation?
One hundred thousand versus sixty thousand, don’t you know how to count?
At this time, a man stood up and stepped forward and said: "Father, son, please be the vanguard and destroy the arrogance of the Ming army!"
Tuotuo Buhua turned around and found out that the person speaking was his eldest son Tuogusi.
"Okay then, you lead the 10,000 elite cavalry in the lead!"
"Yes!"
Following the order, Tuogusi led 10,000 cavalry out of the camp and went straight to the Ming army's position.
At the same time, the formation of the Ming army began to change, the artillery began to adjust its angles, and two thousand musketeers were also preparing.
However, Tuogusi was not a fool. He had long known that the Ming army had powerful firearms. If they rushed over all at once, they would only become a living target for artillery and muskets. Therefore, he divided the 10,000 soldiers and horses into three echelons, and horizontally
The intervals are also very large.
In his understanding, the Ming army's artillery was just a big iron lump. If the distance was wider, the chance of being hit would be much smaller.
The Ming army's position continued to send flags and formations began to adjust.
In the end, 10,000 Beijing troops rushed to the front, and the artillery and muskets were ready.
The battle was about to break out, but there was some trouble on Jingyuan's side.
First, Fan Guang, the commander-in-chief of Liaodong, came to visit. He believed that the Beijing camp was the main force and should be put last, letting the Liaodong soldiers and horses go first.
The implication is that if you join the main force as soon as the battle begins, are you looking down on our Liaodong Army?
Immediately afterwards came Al Qiman, the commander of the Duoyan Guards, who came to negotiate on behalf of the three Duoyan Guards.
The three guards of Duoyan unanimously believed that the Mongolian cavalry should take the lead in charging. No matter how elite the Ming cavalry was, they were not on the same level as them.
Although they all know that the leading group will definitely face huge casualties and may not be able to break through the opponent's defense line, but letting the cavalry stand by at the back and the infantry at the front is simply an insult to the cavalry!
The implication behind the words is that the Ming army did not trust the three guards of Duoyan at all!
This is the fundamental reason for their anger.
I can be disloyal to you, but you can’t help but believe in me!
Jing Yuan just laughed at this and said: "I don't have time to explain to you now. Following the order, the cavalry of the three guards of Duoyan moved to the left side of the position. When the enemy army is defeated, they will immediately launch a charge!"
Ah'erqi Manxin said, you are so confident, how do you know that others will definitely fail?
Fan Guang was even more puzzled and asked: "Master Duwei, what should we do?"
"Don't worry, just follow the team."
"But..."
"Nothing to worry about, just obey orders!"
Fan Guang had no choice but to retreat.
Ten thousand Tatar cavalry came like a tide. When they approached the Ming army's position, they drew their bows and arrows and lowered their bodies as low as possible.
Sure enough, the infantry in the front row of the Ming army quickly separated. The front row was the rattan players, and then the three rows of musketeers.
Behind them, thirty Fran cannons were ready, with their black muzzles pointed forward.
"Report, the Tatar cavalry is five hundred steps away from our position!"
"Report, the Tatar cavalry is four hundred steps away from our position!"
"Report, the Tatar cavalry is three hundred steps away from our position!"
When he was three hundred steps away, Jingyuan resolutely ordered: "Fire!"
Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
Thirty Fran cannons spit out tongues of fire and fired a volley at the Tatar cavalry.
This was a explosive bomb that exploded when it hit the Tatar cavalry formation, causing everyone to fall on their backs.
Tuogusi was immediately shocked. The Ming army's firearms far exceeded his expectations and were so powerful.
The matter has reached this point, it is too late to retreat, we must rush forward regardless of casualties.
The Fran cannon reloads very quickly, and another salvo fires immediately.
The Tatar cavalry was rapidly reduced in number, losing 30% of its 10,000 horses.
After two rounds of riding and shooting, Tuo Gusi had reached less than a hundred steps in front of the Ming army's formation. He no longer hesitated, drew his bow and shot out.
This is the mounted archery that the Mongols are best at. They can still maintain the strength and accuracy of their bows and arrows while traveling at high speeds.
Generally speaking, after several rounds of volleys, the opponent has been defeated. At this time, if you charge again, the battle will be over.
However, the Tengpai players in the front row of the Ming army formed a solid barrier to block the flying arrows.
Seeing that the two sides were getting closer, Tuogusi drew out his knife, shouted and rushed forward.
Behind him, the cavalrymen drew their swords and prepared to charge into the enemy's formation.
Suddenly, the Ming army's formation changed again, with the cane players retreating and the musketeers moving forward.
Bang!
Bang!
Bang!
The Ming army's muskets were fired, row after row, continuously.
Tuo Gusi was very knowledgeable about the Ming army's firearms. At this critical moment, he suddenly turned down and hid his body in the horse's belly, avoiding the Ming army's gunfire.
Then, turn up again and get back on the horse.
After this set of skillful movements, Tuo Gusi showed a proud smile on his lips.
Next, let me show you...
Bang!
Bang!
Bang!
Heavy gunshots rang out again. Before Tuogusi could react, he felt like he had been shot in the chest and fell off his horse.
How could it be...so fast...
The cavalry behind them were still charging forward at high speed, and there was no way to avoid them. Countless horses' hooves stepped on them, and they were either dead or dead.
At a distance of only a hundred steps, the Tatar cavalry charged like crazy. However, the gunfire in the Ming army's formation was so dense that it was like a fire net that could not be broken through.
After several rounds of volleys, the Tatar cavalry suffered heavy casualties and more than half were lost.
A'er Qiman was also stunned. He didn't expect that in just one year, the Ming army's firearms had developed to such a terrifying level!
At this time, the horn sounded, and he realized that it was time for him to take action.
"Everyone, charge!"
The Tatar tribe has been defeated. Now to attack is to beat the dog in the water and gain nothing!