The bombardment of cannons and the blows of crossbow arrows made the Tatars on the river even worse, causing even more heavy casualties.
However, the lethality of crossbows and blunderbuss is clear after such a comparison. The blunderbuss is extremely accurate and shoots directly, almost ignoring the obstruction of the Tatar shield. The crossbow is far behind, and the arrows cannot penetrate the wooden shield.
and
Vine shields have no lethality. And the accuracy is not high, so we can only use the method of concentrated shooting, relying on intensive shooting to kill the enemy. Fortunately, the Tatar crossing platoon is crowded together, and the target is very large, but it can also cause a lot of damage.
of killing.
The Tatar soldiers had no way to turn back at this time. At this point, they could only control the ferry platoon with all their strength and rush forward. Even if people kept falling into the water around them, and people kept being shot and hit by arrows, they could only bite the bullet and huddle up with their shields.
Resigned to fate. At this moment, the only way for them to survive is to rush to the other side and fight the enemy at close quarters.
After burning incense, a large number of Tatars arrived at the water surface near the river bank, only about ten feet away from landing.
All the musketry teams in the bunker have withdrawn from the bunker and are standing on the shore shooting. This is of course preparation for evacuation. A large number of ferry platoons are about to dock, and Tatars will land in large numbers within a few hundred steps along the coast. By then
A superior force will be formed instantly. Therefore, we must be prepared to evacuate.
However, at the last moment before the Tatars landed, their casualties were even more tragic. On the one hand, the shooting range of the crossbows was very close, and they could be shot directly. The shields could not block the entire bodies of the Tatars, and the crossbows could not be blocked.
You can shoot at the enemy's exposed arms, thighs and other parts. The shooting accuracy has also been improved a lot.
Not only the crossbow arrows, but also the two short-barreled fire muskets began to exert their power. Zhu Houzhao was already choked with suffocation. The double-barreled short muskets given to him by Zhang Yanling fired shotshells and could not reach far. He had already loaded the ammunition, but he was unable to kill the enemy.
When the Tatar platoon reached a distance of about ten feet, Zhang Yanling finally told him that it was time to open fire.
So Zhu Houzhao aimed at the seven or eight Tatar soldiers huddled in the middle of the raft holding small wooden shields and opened fire.
A huge roar sounded, and the recoil of the launch made Zhu Houzhao's arms numb. He staggered back a few steps. The smoke of gunpowder made him cough repeatedly. However, at the same time, through the smoke, he saw the wooden raft on the raft.
The shields in the hands of seven or eight Tatar soldiers exploded and they fell onto the raft.
"Hit, Your Majesty, hit. They all fell down at once." Liu Jin shouted in surprise.
Zhu Houzhao shouted excitedly, knocking down seven or eight Tatar soldiers with one shot. This feeling was simply unparalleled. This was hundreds of times more enjoyable than the little tricks arranged by Liu Jin of visiting the brothels and listening to music.
Zhang Yanling had already taken out a short-barreled firecracker and started shooting. Although it was a single-barreled firecracker, it was incredibly powerful at close range and knocked down three people with one shot.
Seeing that Zhu Houzhao was still shouting happily, Zhang Yanling shouted: "Quickly reload and shoot, don't waste the opportunity."
Zhu Houzhao heard the words and agreed repeatedly, and hurriedly loaded the ammunition and medicine. Zhang Yanling had already fired two shots, and Zhu Houzhao loaded the ammunition and fired another shot. After all, he was not skilled, and the loading of the fire gun was indeed a bit cumbersome. Zhu Houzhao was smart and quick.
, but it is also much slower than Zhang Yanling.
The second shot knocked down a dozen Tatars who were already on the bamboo rafts five or six feet away. Although the lead bullets were not fatal, they were enough to knock those Tatars over and fall into the water. Without waiting for Zhang Yanling's reminder, Zhu Houzhao lowered his head to reload.
When he loaded the ammunition and prepared to launch for the third time, he heard Zhang Yanling shouting: "Everyone retreat!"
Zhu Houzhao raised his head and saw hundreds of Tatars wading up the river bank through the muddy water, and more than a dozen ferry platoons had already docked. Some Tatars had already begun to bend their bows and shoot arrows after their feet were firmly planted.
"Your Majesty, leave quickly! It's too late." Zhang Yanling pulled Zhu Houzhao's arm and shouted.
Zhu Houzhao shouted: "Wait until I take this shot."
After saying that, he raised his firecracker and fired a blast, knocking down a dozen people. Then he turned around and ran back under the protection of everyone.
On the rear tidal flat, ferry platoons began to dock in large numbers. Countless Tatar soldiers and horses rushed up the river bank and embankments, shouting and charging towards them. They were passively beaten for most of an hour, and worried and frightened for most of an hour. Finally, they were able to rush onto the river bank, and the Tatars The soldiers wanted to eat the Ming troops on the shore alive.
However, how could Zhang Yanling give them a chance? When the small group of Tatar soldiers and horses arrived at the shore, Zhang Yanling had already ordered a retreat. More than a hundred people quickly rushed up the gentle slope leading to Dushi City and rushed into the city.
When the suspension bridge of the south city gate was pulled up and the city gate was closed, countless Tatar soldiers also poured into the open space outside the south city gate. The Tatar soldiers, who were like drowned chickens in the dark, looked fiercely at the tall city wall in front of them, but I also know that I can't get any closer.
Adrenaline hormones began to fade. After the panic of crossing the river, the helplessness when being bombarded by firearms, and the struggle against the rapids, fatigue came over. Many Tatar soldiers felt weak and collapsed under the city.
Asbas arrived outside the southern city, and there was no joy on his face. Although the forced crossing was successful, he did not expect the huge loss of his troops and horses.
The 8,000-strong army marched southward and had an unobstructed journey. Who would have thought that they would suffer such a huge blow here at Dushi River. A rough estimate is that more than a thousand people were killed or injured in this forced crossing, and thousands more were washed away by the water and their whereabouts are unknown. As much as 30% of the eight thousand troops and horses were lost.
What Asbas could not accept the most was that the Ming army that blocked him was actually less than 200 men. He could see clearly that all the opponent's attacking forces were deployed openly, and they were taking advantage of the terrain of the Dushi River to take advantage of the situation. Launching an attack is really infuriating.
However, Asbath also had to admit the power of the opponent's firearms. The opponent's firearms were accurate, long-range, and powerful, and even a small wooden shield could not stop them. After getting close to the shore, they were even more frightened by the addition of firecrackers that can cause group damage. Fortunately, the other party did not have many firearms. If all of these nearly two hundred people had firearms, all of their troops would have to be handed over here. I am a little scared just thinking about it.
Asbath finally understood why Batu Munch failed to capture the city before he arrived. The opponent's firearms were powerful, and it was obvious that their fighting spirit was high. Although they were trapped here, they obviously did not No thought of compromise or surrender.
But no matter what, he finally crossed the river. The Monolithic City was right in front of him, and the enemy had huddled in the city and had become a turtle in a jar. He still had more than 5,000 soldiers and horses at hand, and there was also the Khan's army in the north city. It was only a matter of time before the city was conquered. .What we need to do now is to immediately reorganize our troops and horses, coordinate the attack with the Great Khan, and break the city. If we capture the little emperor of the Ming Dynasty, all this cost will be worth it.
…
The battle in Beicheng ended quickly. In fact, Batumengk did not launch an attack with all his strength, but was more of a bluff to contain the Ming army and create conditions for Asbath's troops to cross the river.
It is true that he cannot organize a full-scale attack. After his soldiers experienced yesterday's sea of fire attack, their morale has dropped to freezing point and they have no fighting spirit. The soldiers who were burned in the camp last night were buried in the heavy rain.
They wailed for half the night, and the shrill sound was like an evil ghost. Apart from their wailing, the entire camp was completely silent.
At dawn, more than 300 of the burned soldiers died. When they were carried out of the camp one by one, Batu Munch himself felt pity in his heart.
Everything he carefully planned was blocked in front of Dushi City. The Ming Emperor was very close, but he could not break this isolated city and suffered such heavy losses. At present, the more than 10,000 horse infantry he led had lost as much as 40%. He was injured.
The camp was full of soldiers and morale was low. This was something I had never thought of beforehand.
The combat effectiveness of the Ming army in Dushi City was beyond Batu Munch's expectation.
But fortunately, reinforcements arrived. Asbas's army arrived. After receiving the news from Feiyu, Batu Munch led his 3,000 cavalry guards and some infantry to launch an attack and containment. His plan
Yes, if the Ming army's defenders block Asbas's army by the river, the feint attack becomes
The real attack was to take the opportunity to break through the city. But obviously, the opponent did not do that. When the attack was launched, thousands of Ming troops appeared at the top of the city. Batu Munch immediately gave up the idea of storming the city and only shouted for a feint attack.
Ken came closer. His troops could no longer withstand another heavy loss.
In the evening, Batu Munch received the news from Asbath. He read the contents on the parchment and remained silent for a long time, looking shocked. Asbath truthfully reported the situation of crossing the river and told him
Only 5,000 of the 8,000 troops he brought were left. One crossing of the river cost him 30% of his troops. The opponent's firearms were fierce, causing numerous casualties.
In the letter, Asbath was angry and complaining. Batu Munch knew Asbath's anger and shock. After all, he had just experienced all this. Asbath was puzzled by the Ming army's combat effectiveness.
, which is also his own confusion.
Batu Munch wrote back to Asbas, telling him not to be angry or complain. After this battle, he would incorporate several Monan tribes under his command, giving him a larger territory and soldiers.
. He will also give him more preferential treatment and grant him the position of helping farmers. As long as he can catch the little emperor of the Ming Dynasty, a large amount of land and property will follow, and he will reward him with part of it.
Batu Meng comforted Asbath, saying that the loss of some soldiers and horses was nothing. Now there are five thousand soldiers and horses in the north and south. They should rest and prepare well, build siege equipment, and prepare for the siege. The whole army will be prepared for a day.
Then launch the final attack. After completing the final battle, capture the Little Emperor of the Ming Dynasty and return in triumph. As long as the Little Emperor of the Ming Dynasty is captured, all the costs will be worth it.