Ming Dynasty: I, Emperor Chongzhen, swear not to go to Meishan

Tad Chapter: Don’t hit too hard

In this era, neither the officers and soldiers who had received formal training nor the rebels who came from Yeluzi knew how to use artillery correctly to bring out the true role and power of artillery, let alone artillery cover, suppression coverage, etc. Artillery tactics.

When the second round of artillery shells from the Sichuan Army camp landed close to the rebel artillery position, Zhang Xianzhong and the rebel generals did not pay attention. Some generals even laughed at the cannon gunners of the army. They all fell in the open space. Could it be that Do you want to fry the ants?

But soon, they could no longer laugh. They all stared wide-eyed, watching helplessly as the whistling shells landed accurately on their own artillery position. The fire and billowing smoke enveloped the entire artillery position. .

Boom boom boom——

The dense artillery shells roared down, overturning the various cannons of the rebel army, and the shrapnel fired everywhere killed the rebel gunners.

boom--

Some shells directly hit the gunpowder barrels piled up on the hill, causing a larger explosion, shaking the ground. The nearby rebel gunners were either blown up by huge air waves, or were shocked to the point where their mouths and noses bleed, and they fell to the ground. .

After ten rounds of rapid fire, the artillery battalion of the Sichuan Army overturned hundreds of various cannons of the rebels into scrap metal. All the piles of gunpowder barrels detonated, killing hundreds of artillerymen and killing Zhang Xianzhong and all the rebels. The generals were all dumbfounded, and the rebel soldiers in the formation were frightened.

If so many shells fell in their phalanx, God knows how many people would be killed?

Attack the city, attack the city immediately! Zhang Xianzhong, who had a bad temper, screamed angrily and ordered the soldiers to attack the city immediately.

Go ahead.

The densely packed rebel soldiers roared with thundering roars, brandished weapons such as swords, guns, and sticks, and carried long ladders and other siege equipment. They roared and launched the first wave of siege warfare.

Although the gunners of the artillery battalion adjusted their muzzles according to the coordinates reported by the observers, the commander delayed giving the order to fire. Instead, he ordered them to rest in place and wait.

Platoon Leader Zhao, why don't you fire on those turtles?

The gunners gathered around Platoon Leader Zhao and asked why. Today was their second actual combat. Ten rounds of rapid fire destroyed hundreds of rebel cannons. The entire artillery battalion made a great contribution.

The purpose of fighting is to earn military merits, promotions and fortunes. After a while, everyone was very motivated and ready to make more military achievements. General Qin actually refused to let them fire cannons and allowed the rebels to attack the city.

I didn't know that it is the duty of soldiers to obey orders. Don't ask questions that shouldn't be asked. Platoon leader Zhao said angrily with a sullen face. He was also wondering, why didn't General Qin let him fire?

Not allowing the artillery battalion to fire was a decision made by Qin Liangyu, Lan Fang and Gu Junming after discussion. If Zhang Xianzhong was so frightened that he would not attack Chengdu but turned around and ran away, how could he contain Zhang Xianzhong's army under the city of Chengdu? Relying on the strong city to consume Zhang Xianzhong's troops, Lan Fang, who was hiding outside the city, had enough time to outflank Zhang Xianzhong and cut off Zhang Xianzhong's escape route?

Bang bang bang——

The sound of gunfire rang out from the top of the city. The soldiers of the Sichuan Army Camp and the 600 musketeers of the Baigan Army hid behind the battlements and opened fire on the densely packed rebels who were charging bravely.

The artillery cannot fire, but the musketeers have no restrictions. They can shoot and kill the rebels rushing to the city at will. They can even throw grenades to blow up the rebels below the city. However, they cannot throw too many grenades.

Again, don't hit Zhang Xianzhong so hard that it hurts and frightens him.

On the top of the city, there were not only musketeers shooting, but also archers shooting arrows. There were also soldiers with white poles smashing rocks and rolling logs at the bottom of the city. They used fork poles to push down a long ladder that was set up against the city wall. They used spears and weapons to climb up the city. The rebel soldiers at the head fought in close combat.

The entire defensive battle was almost the same as the previous defensive battles. Zhang Xianzhong and his counselors did not feel anything strange, so they attacked the city with confidence and boldness.

The rebels attacked the city three times, but unfortunately the number was too small. In addition, the white pole soldiers were very brave and tenacious. In the end, they failed to hold the city position and all died in battle. Zhang Xianzhong sighed and also strengthened his confidence in conquering Chengdu.

However, if Zhang Xianzhong and his men were more careful, they might still be able to find problems.