The northern land was open, and the wind and sand were not small. At this time, the city gates on all sides of Shenzhou were opened, and the guards standing on the city wall also fired cannons and cannons at the same time. Suddenly, flying rocks, lead bullets and arrows were fired down to the city like raindrops.
, covering Liu Fangliang's decisive attack.
The iron horses of the Dashun Army swept out like a flood, their war hooves galloping, raising pieces of smoke and dust. This smoke and dust mixed with the wind and sand that had been blown up by the summer wind under Shenzhou City, and some fine sand and gravel were blown by the hot wind.
Entering the ranks of the Qing army, many Donglu soldiers could hardly open their eyes.
Liu Fangliang pulled the reins and said in surprise while the horse was galloping: "The wind is in my favor. This is God's blessing!"
The wind and sand on the battlefield are getting bigger and bigger, and today's wind direction is particularly favorable for the Dashun army who are charging out of the city. The strong wind blew most of the sand and gravel to the direction of the Chinese army's formation on the east road, and the flags of the Qing army were also blown by the strong wind.
They were scattered, and many soldiers could only narrow their eyes. The crossbowmen also failed to organize a counterattack with arrows because of the unfavorable wind direction.
Prince Zhuang Jierhalang was riding a horse on a small high hill in the Chinese army's formation. He saw that the flags of the Qing army were tilted backwards and even fell down by the strong wind. He couldn't help but start to feel worried.
, Jilhalang turned his head, wanting to see what bargaining chips he could use, but after checking, the only mobile troops that could truly fight were the Tunqi and Tangtong troops who had escaped from the Nirvana Pass.
He suddenly felt a headache. The Shun Army opened all four gates and attacked at the same time. Many light cavalry rushed towards the weak points of the Qing army's battle array. For the time being, Jierhalang could not figure out where the Shun Army was going to break through.
This makes it more difficult to mobilize troops to fill the gap in the front line or to launch a counterattack.
Because of the strong wind and sand, Tang Tong tried his best to cover his mouth and nose, and shouted loudly to Prince Zhuang in the sound of the wind: "Prince Zhuang! The bandits suddenly attacked the city to counterattack. This is because your Majesty is sure to mobilize many troops and horses. We have more troops."
Insufficient stalls!”
Jierhalang snorted and nodded, feeling that there was no need to do too much analysis on this obvious situation. Moreover, Tang Tong was the defeated general, and Huang Taiji did not punish him. That was because he considered that the war was imminent.
He didn't want to cause more trouble, but Tang Tong didn't realize it, and he still acted shamelessly, gesticulating in the army, which really annoyed Jierhalang.
Is this the general of the Ming army? He really doesn’t know how to live or die.
At this time, the Shunjun Qingqi who decisively attacked from the four gates of Shenzhou had divided into several groups and quickly broke into the Qing army's front line.
They let go of their horses, and the cavalry of the left camp were charging while galloping and shooting, showing a cavalry and shooting skill that was no less than that of the Manchu and Mongolian cavalry; the Chu Chuang cavalry used their distinctive short-handed muskets to charge.
When the enemy was approaching and skimming the formation, they suddenly opened fire, with the power of a volley of fire and muskets no less than that of the Qing and Ming infantry, giving the enemy a head-on blow.
Most of the siege troops of the Qing army were just miscellaneous troops selected by Huang Taiji. The majority of them were some Ming army troops from the Beijing camp with very sparse combat effectiveness. If Jierhalang hadn't used a small number of Manchu soldiers as a supervisory team to hold down the battle, these soldiers and horses would not have been able to fight.
It is almost difficult to maintain the siege.
After a burst of fierce shooting from bows, crossbows or muskets, the light cavalry of the subordinate army then transformed into a wedge formation, cutting into the depths of the enemy's army like sharp blades.
In order to besiege the city, the Qing army set up a wide-open battle line, which was very conducive for the cavalry to move through it. On the contrary, they were unable to gather their infantry to form a formation to resist.
Just because the Shun army's light cavalry had fewer troops and they were breaking out of the encirclement from all directions, for a while, due to the limited troop strength, they could only slightly injure the Qing troops and horses besieging the city.
The main force of the Shenzhou garrison cavalry controlled by Liu Fangliang had just filed out from the south gate of Shenzhou. Cihou originally thought that after the light cavalry harassed the enemy's formation, it would be able to stir up the enemy's front, especially allowing Jierhalang to mobilize the Chinese army.
Reinforce other fronts. In this way, he can easily rush into the central army. If he is lucky, if he can directly kill the enemy commander, the Donglu siege force will probably collapse immediately, and the Shun army can easily move westward for reinforcements.
It’s really settled.
However, Liu Fangliang did not expect that Jierhalang's determination was very strong. The first wave of harassment by the Shunjun Qingqi did not achieve much results. Jierhalang still firmly controlled the Chinese army's Manchurian Supervisory Team and did not easily mobilize other troops.
More mobile troops.
"It seems that the commander Donglu stayed in the siege camp is also a veteran~"
Liu Fangliang jumped forward on his horse. He clamped the red tassel spear that was originally on his shoulder tightly under his ribs. The remaining three wall elite cavalry in the left camp also followed the same example. Everyone made a move.
In the posture of charging with guns drawn.
There is also a group of Chu Chuang cavalry, commanded by Hao Yaoqi, following the three wall cavalry in the left camp, preparing to attack together.
These soldiers and horses are more heavily equipped than the light cavalry that just launched the attack. Most of the soldiers wear cloth armor, and many soldiers also wear a chainmail or other types of more convenient armor under the cloth armor.
Clothing. Although the war horse does not wear a heavy vest, it still wears a horse coat, which has a little protective effect.
After such a majestic heavy cavalry army rushes out of the southern city gate of Shenzhou, it will immediately raise dust all over the sky, making it difficult for people not to notice it.
But today's weather, as Liu Fangliang said before, is really a blessing from God and is conducive to the Shun army.
The strong wind continued to blow, and the Qingqi troops who attacked in front, under Liu Fangliang's instructions, deliberately dragged tree branches to raise dust, creating a huge cloud of smoke around the south gate of Shenzhou.
The two cavalry units, Liu Fangliang and Hao Yaoqi, were all hiding in the smoke, and the sound of thousands of galloping horses was covered up in the increasingly fierce sound of artillery shelling on the battlefield.
The Qing army besieging the city had obviously not yet discovered where the main force of the Shun army was.
Liu Fangliang and Hao Yaoqi rode forward together. Seeing Hao Yaoqi commanding a fine cavalry, Liu Fangliang couldn't help but think of many things in the past and laughed:
"Who would have thought that Hao Yaoqi, who stole chickens all day long, would be such a majestic and calm general today!"
Hao Yaoqi patted his cheek and said with a smile: "What did Liu Shuai say? I am just a little Zhang Bao, and I probably have half of Grandpa Yide's prestige. Being able to fight side by side with a living Zhao Zilong like Liu Shuai,
There’s really going to be plenty to brag about in the future.”
"Hahaha! Hao Yaoqi! Let's try today to see who is braver and braver? I'll clear the way for you first!"
Liu Fangliang has a sharp nature and extraordinary martial arts. There are many arrogant factors hidden in his character. However, when getting along with Li Laiheng and others, Liu Fangliang always used to treat himself as an uncle, which somewhat concealed his arrogance and arrogance.
one side.
But when he fought alone with Hao Yaoqi, he couldn't help but feel arrogant. After all, Liu Fangliang and Hao Yaoqi were both Li Zicheng's followers in northern Shaanxi, but their early experiences in the army were very different.
There is a big difference. Liu Fangliang was a young man who had achieved success at a young age and had always been one of the most important generals around Li Zicheng. Hao Yaoqi, because of a minor ailment, was just a member of the army and a minor figure before he was reused by Li Laiheng.
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At this moment, the two of them were running neck and neck. Although Liu Fangliang was nominally the coach, Liu Fangliang still felt that Li Laiheng's employment was more or less wonderful.
Compared with Liu Fangliang and other Yuan Cong generals who had followed Li Zicheng for more than ten years, Li Laiheng was a latecomer who only joined the army when they were lurking in Shangluo. However, his status now seems to be lower than that of only a few people. Even Li Laiheng single-handedly promoted
Hao Yaoqi was about to catch up with him.
However, Liu Fangliang was still a cold and conceited person at heart, and these small thoughts quickly disappeared in the dust raised by the cavalry charge.
The heavy cavalry of the Dashun Army came out of the southern city gate of Shenzhou. An iron dragon that was truly made of steel was first hidden in the "clouds" formed by the wind and sand. Not long after, the dragon came out of the sea, with its spear standing in front of it.
It was like the claws of a giant dragon protruding from the sea of clouds and falling on the earth, with a loud bang that shook all directions.
"Liu Shuai, the Chinese army of the Dog Tatars has not moved yet..."
Liu Fangliang rolled up his cloak and shouted: "Follow the plan and charge straight towards the Chinese army!"