Chapter 318: Twice
Now that the Qing army wants to break Gao Huan's camp, they can only bombard the camp with enough artillery.
Under the long-term bombardment of cannons, the autonomous army will inevitably be unable to withstand the shelling, and eventually collapse in the face of casualties.
By then, the Qing army would be able to carry the cavalry into the formation and kill the autonomous army without leaving any armor.
This was indeed Abatai's last thought, and it was also the reason why he also sent the Qing army to compete for the river embankment on New Year's Eve.
Gao Huan returned to the camp and immediately summoned the generals to discuss the matter and discuss how to remove the Qing army's artillery team.
At this time, in the camp, Song Xiance asked several civil servants to make a sand table according to the nearby terrain.
Gao Huan said in a deep voice: "Abatai harmed the people of our Central Plains. If this battle continues to be stalemate, the Tartars will capture more people and come to die. Therefore, we must break the current deadlock."
The atrocities of the Qing army these days made the soldiers of the autonomous army feel so angry.
Li Pingyuan and others were all filled with righteous indignation. They hated the Tartars to the core, and they all looked black.
"What is the commander who is in charge of a war?" Liu Qi said in a deep voice.
Gao Huan said in a deep voice: "Yes, I am going to destroy the Tartars' artillery array."
Gao Huan thoughtfully after destroying the Qing army artillery formation.
This is not only because the Qing army's artillery formation is currently under the daily artillery attack, but also because Gao Huan only has artillery formations to attack.
The two armies were too close to each other, and the Qing army was not as neglected as the rebel army.
Abatai and the Eight Banners generals were all old corpses who had fought for decades.
They unified the savage tribes, defeated North Korea, conquered Mongolia, and defeated the Ming Dynasty. They had a lot of war experience and were not comparable to ordinary troops.
This prevents the Qing soldiers from making some basic mistakes like the rebel army.
The defense of the military camps is often lax and does not arrange enough posts, so it is easier to attack sneak attacks. The Qing army may be people outside the pass, so they should always be alert to the attacks of beasts in the mountains and forests, which makes them very alert.
The Qing army not only had strong camps and enough light and dark posts, but also sent enough scouts to monitor the autonomous army's every move.
This is all the experience accumulated by the Qing army in a long-term battle, and it is also one of the reasons why the Qing army was able to defeat many opponents.
Sometimes the outcome of a war is often determined by some experience and details.
During the two-month confrontation, Gao Huan and Abatai sent troops to attack each other's camp many times, but the defenses of both sides were very tight, so the sneak attacks failed.
Moreover, the autonomous army left the camp and went to sneak attack the Qing camp. Once it failed, it would inevitably be chased by the cavalry. After three more mistakes, Gao Huan never touched Abatai's camp.
The two armies were five miles apart, and almost all the actions of both sides were in the eyes of each other. Gao Huan could not leave the camp and attack the Qing army camp. The only target that could be attacked was the Qing army artillery formation on the river bank.
When fighting here, the Qing army could only dismount and fight in the field, and the autonomous army could still fight one after another.
However, artillery was a powerful weapon in the army, and the Qing army was also strict in guarding the artillery array.
At this time, Gao Huan said to Song Xiance: "Military advisor, tell me about the situation of the Tartars!"
Song Xiance then pointed to the sand table and said, "Before, the Qing army sent troops to compete for the river embankments on both sides of the camp, but after many battles, the Qing army knew that it was not realistic to occupy both sides at the same time, so now gave up the western section. At present, the Qing army focused on the battle between the Qing army and our army, which was the river embankment in the east. Now the Qing army has camp plates on the river embankment four miles away from our camp, equipped with twenty heavy artillery to bombard our camp every day. However, because the distance is too far, the correct head and power cannot pose a fatal threat. Abatai organized the Han flag attack many times, intending to push the artillery array within three miles, but was stopped by our army."
Gao Huan said: "Four miles away, how many soldiers and horses were stationed in the Qing army's artillery formation?"
Song Xiance said: "Three thousand Han military flags! Lead by Li Shutai, deputy commander of Zhenglan Banner."
"Li Lutai!" Gao Huan pondered.
Song Xiance said: "He is the son of Li Yongfang. In recent days, he has been commanding the attack on the river embankment."
"Three thousand Han army is indeed a heavy guard!" Gao Huan said in a deep voice: "Just eat the three thousand Han army flags, kill Li Lutai, seize twenty red barbarian cannons, completely breaking Abatai's thoughts."
When the generals in the tent heard the words, they were all excited. However, the Qing army's artillery array was four miles away from the autonomous army camp and only three or four miles away from the Qing army camp. If the autonomous army wants to attack, the Qing army will definitely send troops to reinforce.
At such a close distance, the autonomous army could not defeat the Han flag army that was defending the camp before the Qing reinforcements arrived.
Moreover, attacking the artillery array means that the autonomous army will step out of the strong camp and fight with the Qing army.
Li Pingyuan said in a deep voice: "Governor, this is equivalent to eating three thousand Han flags under Abatai's nose!"
Gao Huan said: "The battlefield is mainly on the river bank. We have an advantage in military strength. The soldiers share the same hatred for the enemy. Can't we destroy them if we try our best?"
After hearing Gao Huan's words, everyone knew that Gao Huan was preparing to fight a tough battle.
Li Pingyuan and others immediately lowered their heads and fists, and their armor rustled and said, "Please give orders to the general!"
"Okay!" Gao Huan exclaimed and fisted: "Now what cards do we have, Abatai knows, and we also know the strength of the Qing army. This battle is also simple, which is an artillery formation that attacks Li Lutai and a reinforcements blocking Qing army."
Gao Huan walked to the sand table, glanced at the generals, his eyes fell on Yang Chengzu's voice, and then said in a deep voice: "General Yang, I heard that when you were in Cao's camp, you were called the first powerful general. This governor ordered you to lead a battalion of troops to bypass Li Rutai's camp, occupy the river embankment east of the cannon formation, and not retreat at all."
Yang Chengzu clasped his fists loudly, "The last general takes the order!"
Gao Huan nodded slightly and said to Liu Qi: "Liu Qi, you lead the two battalions of troops to prepare bows and arrows, bird guns, and insert them into the river embankment between the cannon array and the Qing camp, and prevent the Qing army from climbing up!"
Liu Qi held his fists and took the order, "Abide by the order!"
Gao Huan then said to Li Pingyuan: "You guard the camp and respond at any time. The remaining generals and the governors will attack Li Rutai's artillery formation. Be sure to eat these three thousand Han troops!"
"Zhong!" Each general held his fists together.
Gao Huan discussed the details with everyone and asked the generals to prepare.
At this time, everyone came out in a row, but Gao Huan called Song Xiance and said, "Military advisor wait!"
Song Xiance stopped and saw Gao Huan sitting on the table, holding a pen and writing a handwritten warrant, handing it to him, "Send it to Xingyang City immediately and hand it to Xu Heihu."
Song Xiance took over the order and couldn't help asking: "Is this the Governor?"
Gao Huan smiled and said, "I want to score a second time."
"Two goals?" Song Xiance was a little stunned, then reacted, his smile gradually became evil...
Chapter completed!