Chapter 707 The Frontal Offensive Launches(1/2)
As soon as the model army left the city, Dorgon, Dodo, Jirgalang, Daishan and other Manchu and Mongolian royals quickly boarded the battle platform near the central army and looked down at the overall situation from a high point.
But at this time they were much more cautious than before.
There was no king flag on this observation stage. Many king flags were placed on several other observation stages not far away. There were many figures similar to them under the king flag, real or fake.
This can ensure that if the model army "does not pay attention to the advantages of suppressed hot air balloons directly, they can ensure the security of the entire Qing Dynasty core at the first time, without shaking the morale of the army.
At this time, the true Manchus from the middle and lower classes of the Qing Dynasty still maintained their strong and existing inertia, and still looked down on the Model Army, believing that the Model Army was just a humble Nikan. As long as they found an opportunity, they would definitely be able to kill the Model Army.
It can be at the highest level of the Qing Dynasty...
Countless bloody precedents are in front of them, and they have long been deeply afraid of the Model Army!
For a scene like the one in front of you, the "55-5" is a little exaggerated, but at least, the "46-6" and even the "37-7" are still very realistic.
The Model Army has already had the strength to hurt the core of the Qing Dynasty!
"What does this bastard Xu Changqing want to do? He clearly has no intention of being anxious. Is he really trying to come with us?!"
Duoduo's brows were tightly frowned, and he stroked the delicate beard on his chin vigorously, gritting his teeth and gritting his teeth.
They had already made plans. After Xuzhou was massacred, Xu Changqing would definitely not sit idly by the side, after all, he would not be able to explain to all parties.
Who would have thought that looking at the scene in front of you, Xu Changqing was not showing off at all, he wanted to act seriously!
It's like falling in love.
When chasing a girl, she will be allowed to do everything, and there is no bottom line at all. She will let her smoke, drink, and be fooled, and she will be allowed to do anything, let alone the future.
This is obviously not true!
At this time, the Model Army was not in a hurry at all, and was eager to capture the head of their true Manchus, but was extremely patient and arranged in a regular manner.
With the eyes of Duoduo, a veteran, how could he not feel the danger?
"Prince Yu doesn't have to worry."
Jiergalang smiled and said, "Xu Changqing is not an ordinary person, even if it is fake, he can make it true. Now the pressure is on him, so we don't need to worry! Regardless of whether it is true or false, as long as Xu Changqing dares to pull out his main force, I, the Qing Dynasty, will seize this opportunity!"
Duoduo instantly understood what Jiergalang meant, and a grin appeared on the corner of his mouth: "Master, I have been waiting for this opportunity for many years! But, brother, everyone, we must not be negligent. Xu Changqing is really a thief!"
Everyone nodded, and their eyes gradually became warm and excited.
Jiangnan is indeed rich, but it is far away from the sky. However, the wealth of Haicheng, especially the prosperity and trends, has been popular and circulated in the Qing Dynasty for a long time.
As long as we seize this opportunity, we will destroy Xu Changqing's main force in the model army, the property, women and everything in Haicheng, and will we let them take it?
Seeing that the wolf nature that had disappeared for a long time gradually appeared on everyone, Dorgon breathed a sigh of relief, and couldn't stop being excited in his heart, and said quietly: "Xu Changqing, this is a trouble you have caused by yourself, so don't blame me for being cruel and ruthless!"
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"Boom!"
“Woo woo…”
"Bang bang bang bang bang bang..."
The continuous sound of cannons, bird guns, mixed with the sound of powerful swans and many fighting and shouts, the model army was like a rolling red tide, gradually approaching the Qing army's defense wall, and the battle gradually became fierce.
On the top of Haicheng City.
Not only Xu Changqing and a group of military and political leaders were watching the battle, commanding, Li Youwei, Wu Sanmei, Zhu Maiyu, Gu Hengbo and other Xu Changqing's wives, concubines and children, but also celebrities such as Wu Meicun, Mao Pijiang, Fan Ziyu, and nearly 100 prestigious "public opinion representatives", representatives of scholars and ladies, were all watching the battle on the top of the city.
In the past, there was no such condition and it was impossible to maximize the propaganda offensive. In addition, many secrets and uncertainties needed to be hidden, so Xu Changqing could only hold it in. But at this time, whether it was public opinion, the foundation of the model army, or the time, it was ripe. Xu Changqing certainly would not miss this opportunity to further strengthen, expand, and deepen its influence!
Hundreds of people surrounded Xu Changqing in the middle like stars holding the moon.
Xu Changqing was wearing golden armor and straight. The sword on his waist was against the golden light of the rising sun. The many gems on it looked like stars and dazzling glass.
Originally, Xu Changqing didn't like to add many jewelry to the knife, which would inevitably affect its practicality, but he couldn't stand the persuasion of Li Youwei and his women, so he could only let the craftsmen "insert diamonds" his sword.
Not to mention, this state can really improve a lot of quality at this time...
This is how people are, their butt determines their heads.
If you are not in your position and do not plan your politics, you must do things that suit your identity when you reach the position. Otherwise, how can you form a solid system?
At this time, the war was about to begin and was far from intense enough. The many women, celebrities and young scholars around them were already a little overwhelmed. They stood nervously and didn't look like standing, and they couldn't sit like sitting, but they could only hold on, not to mention how uncomfortable it was.
Xu Changqing even saw that among the representatives of the young scholars, some of them had their legs a little weak and couldn't help but tremble.
This made Xu Changqing a little funny, but he would not laugh at them.
If you want to truly grow, without the killing of blood and fire, and without the accumulation of the bones you should have, how can you really grow?
Not to mention them, Xu Changqing was so scared that he was peeing his pants when he first went to the battlefield. If the old squad leader hadn't woken up him with a slap in the face, he would have probably no longer had his life.
Everything will always have a process, and great sages and powerful people are no exception!
After scanning the surrounding environment, Xu Changqing soon focused his eyes on the battlefield.
The sound of various firearms and smoke began to become increasingly fierce. The Qing army also began to feel the determination of the Model Army. After defending against the earth wall, follow-up troops continued to replenish them, as if they did not want the Model Army to easily leave this "encircle".
The soldiers of the Model Army were not in a hurry. Zhang Long personally commanded the front line, allowing the children of the Model Army to consolidate their foundation first.
This kind of positional warfare is already very proficient in both the generals and men of the Model Army.
In the current state, it will take at least noon, and the forwards of the Model Army will have the opportunity to truly attack the earth wall. Even if it goes well, it is already very good that Shen Shichu can occupy the space outside the earth wall.
Don't think that such a war is just a matter of a moment.
Indeed, it is indeed only a matter of a very short period of time to decide the core trend of the war, but the preliminary preparation is more critical.
Not to mention that it was the era of "half-firearms", even during World War II, each army was preparing to bombard the enemy for three or five days, or even more than ten days.
Of course, once this accumulation breaks out, it will definitely be a heavy rain and thunder!
After careful observation, there was nothing abnormal in each party. Xu Changqing's eyes began to gather in the middle and rear of the Qing army's battle formation, including Dorgon's royal flag position.
They are also very stable at this time.
He just mobilized some long-range firepower to suppress the propulsion speed and position of the Model Army, but he did not have a rash desire to kill many people in the Model Army.
On the periphery, many rangers became excited again, and many war horses ran back and forth, as if they wanted to find loopholes in the model army.
Looking at these restless rides, especially when they pass through many large stables, Xu Changqing couldn't help but feel a little envious.
At this time, Xu Changqing had already collected nearly 20,000 war horses, and Zhang Long had more than 20,000 cavalry under his command, and all of them were well trained.
But these cavalry, compared to the Eight Banners Iron Cavalry, are as thin as high school students to elementary school students.
In addition to various needs such as communications and emergency response, these cavalry can only be regarded as ceremonial guards after all. Even if they have some combat effectiveness, it is difficult to really send them to the battlefield.
When Xu Changqing was in the capital, he had experience in fighting with the refugee cavalry.
Under normal circumstances, the cavalry of the two armies faced each other, if there are three thousand people on one side, then at least eight thousand or even ten thousand war horses must be equipped to ensure that there is enough spare force.
Back then, the refugee army had two horses, or even three horses, not to mention the Qing army that had already controlled many Mongolians for many years.
Because hedging will definitely consume!
If these consumptions cannot be supplemented and there is no reservation, you can imagine the consequences!
The most exaggerated period of Genghis Khan back then was that hedging was not a human rush at all, but a horse rush. It was normal for a Mongolian to carry dozens of war horses, so who could have played with them?
"It's too difficult for the Han people to really build cavalry and get elite cavalry. This is definitely much more expensive than building an air force..."
Xu Changqing sighed quietly, and could only let go of this thought.
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"Boom!"
"Bang bang bang bang bang bang..."
Without Xu Changqing's expectations, as it was almost noon, the pioneer of the Hongniangzi army, who was heading northwest, took the lead in approaching the Qing army's defensive earth wall and began to launch a strategy on the earth wall.
Various flowering bullets, together with light cannons, poured towards the Qing army in this area, and soon the few Niulu who were wearing white flags and red flags could not raise their heads.
"Is this going to charge..."
Suddenly, continuous gasp and cooling sounds continued to sound around Xu Changqing.
Li Youwei even wanted to cover Dalang's eyes, but was stopped by Xu Changqing in public. "Don't cover him, let him see, and see clearly. I'll ask questions tonight!"
"this……"
Li Youwei was speechless.
However, Xu Changqing rarely loses his temper with him, especially in such public occasions. She also understood what Xu Changqing meant for a moment, and gritted her silver teeth and said, "Da Lang, don't be afraid! Look clearly and see how our children killed the Tartars!"
Dalang was still a little scared at first, but with Li Youwei's encouragement, the agitation factor inherited from Xu Changqing's body also began to become active. He nodded solemnly like an adult: "Mom, don't worry, I will definitely watch it."
Seeing that Dalang was like a little adult, he supported his spirits without waiting for a moment, everyone around him felt a little embarrassed and helpless, but he could only force himself to support himself and watch carefully.
After all, you can't be compared by a little kid.
But at this time, even Liu Rushi, who had been used to many big scenes, was a little unstoppable. If it weren't for the occasion in front of her, she would have pounced on Xu Changqing's arms long ago.
This is so scary.
It's simply suffocating...
How could the people in this level of firepower cover? Even the entire body is difficult to preserve.
To be continued...