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

The soldiers of the Royal Second Regiment and the Guangxi Wolf Barracks, who were hiding in the dense mountain forest, were resting comfortably on thick makeshift mattresses made of branches, leaves and weeds, when they were suddenly awakened by the violent sound of gunfire in the distance. .

Without Lan Fang's orders, the reconnaissance team spread out outside to monitor the movements of the rebel camp soon returned the news that the rebels were attacking the city in the middle of the night.

Lan Fang was not worried at all. The Arichuan Army Camp assisted the Baigan Army in defending the city, and it was impossible for the rebels to break through the strong city of Chengdu.

Furthermore, before he led his army out of the city, he had already made an agreement with Qin Liangyu and military advisor Gu Junming. If an unexpected situation occurred and Chengdu was in danger of falling, Qin Liangyu would send a signal for help, and he would immediately lead his troops to reinforce and attack the rebel camp from behind. , forcing Zhang Xianzhong to withdraw his troops and return reinforcements, and the crisis in Chengdu resolved itself.

However, in this way, the plan to encircle and annihilate Zhang Xianzhong naturally cannot be implemented. The only option is to adopt the second combat plan, which is to confront Zhang Xianzhong head-on. The Royal Second Regiment will act as a surprise force to attack the rebels from the flanks, and the three-pronged army will attack. Defeat the rebels.

Lan Fang was confident. He ordered the soldiers to continue to rest peacefully, but he did not lie down. Instead, he lay on the simple camp bed reading a book and drinking tea.

The Second Royal Regiment, responsible for outflanking, is already in place. When the sky lights up, the battle to encircle and annihilate Zhang Xianzhong will begin.

Nearly an hour later, the roar of gunfire gradually died down, indicating that the battle was over. Without waiting for the reconnaissance team to send back the message, he could confirm that the rebel army's attack on the city under cover of darkness had failed.

Not long after, the intelligence sent back by the reconnaissance team verified his speculation. In more than an hour, it would be bright and the decisive battle was about to begin.

At this moment, the logistics and cooking soldiers were already busy preparing a steaming breakfast for the entire army.

It's still early spring, and the nights still feel cold, especially in the dense mountain forests, where the temperature is even lower. The endless forest sea is shrouded in thick fog. What's more, it's still so dark that you can't even see your fingers, and the smoke rising from the woods is too dim. They would not be discovered by the rebel scouts, unless they really dared to explore deep into the dense forest in the dark.

About half an hour later, a scout covered in mud ran back panting and reported that he found something strange in the rebel camp. A large number of soldiers were gathering, and there seemed to be signs of retreating during the night.

What? Lan Fang jumped up in shock and asked in detail. After thinking for a moment, he immediately ordered the trumpets to be blown to assemble and prepare for a sniper attack.

General, do you want to send someone to notify the Second Regiment? the staff officer beside him reminded.

It's too late. I just hope that the Second Regiment can respond quickly after hearing the sound of gunfire. Lan Fang replied while tightening his armed belt.

The Second Royal Regiment was outflanking and responsible for cutting off the rebels' retreat. It was a long way from his headquarters. At this time, a herald was sent to inform him, but it was already too late.

He only hoped that when the battle started later, the Second Royal Regiment would react quickly and correctly after hearing the deafening sound of artillery, and enter the position to snipe the fleeing rebels.

If the Second Royal Regiment cannot react quickly and correctly after hearing the sound of gunfire, it means that the regiment commander, battalion commander and other senior generals are unqualified.

Due to the acute shortage of qualified generals, senior generals in various units, including Xu Yu who commanded the Royal First Regiment, Chang Buzhou who commanded the Royal Guards Battalion, and a large number of senior generals including him were temporary appointed.

If you cannot demonstrate the commanding ability a general should have during wartime, you will definitely be replaced. The emperor does not look at his background when hiring people, but only his ability and loyalty.

Three consecutive sharp and piercing bamboo whistles sounded in the dense forest. The waiting Guangxi wolf soldiers quickly jumped up, grabbed the Suifa gun beside them, and rushed to the gathering place.

Brothers, whether you can snipe the rebels depends on this battle. Don't embarrass me and ruin the reputation of Guangxi's wolf soldiers. Lan Fang just did a simple pre-war mobilization, and with a wave of his hand, he ordered the entire army Move out.

Before the army hid in the forest, they had already chosen a sniper position. Even the artillery cannons were set up on the position, covered with raincloths, and cut down a large number of branches to cover it. The camouflage was so good that even if someone passed by, they would not necessarily notice it. .

The soldiers entered the preset sniper positions, and the artillerymen also pulled out the camouflaged branches and lifted the raincloths to prepare for firing.

On the temporary wooden platform, Lan Fang and a group of senior officers held up monocular telescopes to watch. At this time, the sky was still gray and not bright.