Chapter 47 Contest Part Two A sudden autumn rain slowly extinguished the heated battle.
Firearms are afraid of water.
This has long been a fact known to both the enemy and us.
However, the power of bows and arrows will be greatly reduced in the rain.
What's more, at the top of Jiangwan City, there is a small watchtower with a roof standing on each square of more than thirty steps.
The gunners and gunners standing inside did not have to worry about the gunpowder getting wet.
If they continue to struggle reluctantly, the attacker will die in vain.
"Dang-dang-dang-dang-dang" the hoarse sound of broken gongs spread throughout the battlefield through the autumn rain.
The Meng Yuan soldiers who were in a dilemma by the moat immediately retreated in panic after hearing this.
In the blink of an eye, they were all gone.
"Oh, oh, oh!"
Waves of cheers of relief erupted from the city wall.
Once again shattering the enemy's dream, the Huai'an warriors raised their steel knives and muskets high into the air, braved the falling water, and loudly demonstrated in the direction of their opponents' evacuation.
"I'm afraid that Dong Tuanxiao will come back as soon as the rain stops."
In the enemy tower directly above the city gate, the commander of the Fourth Army, Shi Songke, did not join the cheering crowd.
He put down the already hot magic weapon and said worriedly Chen De reminded.
In the previous battle, he led a company of trainees and used magic guns to cause great damage to the Yuan army.
But his opponent's tenacity also left a very deep impression on him.
Especially those Mao Gourd soldiers from Zhejiang and Zhejiang provinces.
Judging from their facial features, they are all Han Chinese.
But as if there was some sworn blood feud with the Huai'an army, they fought one after another, more courageous than the Mongols and Semu people.
In Dong Tuanxiao's hands, it is said that there are four complete teams of 10,000 people with Mao Gourd Soldiers like this.
It’s been a long period of hard work, and the situation is really not optimistic.
"Don't be afraid, at worst, I will evacuate everyone in the city to the battleship, and then burn all the workshops to pieces."
Chen De, the deputy commander of the Fourth Army, immediately had a certain ferocity in the eyes of Jianghu people. .
He smiled and said very proudly, "As long as people are still there, we can build a new city in a few months.
But Thief Dong has a ruin and no people, so his joy is destined to be in vain."
Although he spoke boldly, deep down, it was clear that he didn't have much chance of winning.
The comparison of the strength of the enemy and ours is really huge.
Dong Tuanxiao has more than 50,000 soldiers in his hands, and he is accompanied by a Fang family army who is working as a tool for the tiger.
In Jiangwan New City, the total number of students and soldiers is only over three thousand.
Among them, more than a thousand are auxiliary soldiers who were eliminated during training.
"Commander Wu, after dark, would you like to send someone to rush over and make contact?"
Hearing the determination in Chen De's words, Song Ke thought for a while and continued to remind.
"The canal has been blocked by Fang Guzi for several days.
If we don't send a message back, I'm afraid Commander Wu will be waiting anxiously."
"No, we have worked together for so long, and he knows who I am.
At this juncture, forcing someone to break out and deliver the message will easily cause misunderstandings."
Chen De smiled and continued to shake his head gently.
The water surface of the canal was too narrow, and the Huai'an Army's warships were too large.
Therefore, after both sides of the Taiwan Strait were captured by the Fang family's army who were familiar with water warfare, sending ships to Yangzhou to deliver the news was equivalent to sending artillery to Fang Guzi in vain.
Neither he nor the naval commander Zhu Qiang would do such a meaningless thing.
However, Song Ke's reminder was correct.
Failure to report safety to Yangzhou for a long time would indeed lead to a lot of unnecessary speculation.
Thinking of this, Chen De, the commander of the Fourth Army, suddenly stretched out his arm, pointed at the outline of the enemy army that had been cut off behind the rain curtain, and shouted loudly, "Come here, gather all the six-pound cannons, solid bullets, and three-round guns that can be reached."
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Quick shot, send off the man named Dong."
"Prepare gun positions No. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, 20 degrees due east by south, 45 degrees elevation, listen to my gunshots, and deliver three rounds of rapid fire."
I had just trained in the short-term training camp at the Lecture Hall in the summer.
Sun Liang, commander of the artillery regiment, raised the red flag in his hand and waved it vigorously at the nearby enemy tower.
"Prepare gun position No. 2, 20 degrees due east by south, 45 degrees elevation.
After hearing the sound of gunfire, fire three rounds quickly."
"Prepare gun position No. 3, 20 degrees due east by south, 45 degrees elevation.
After hearing the sound of gunfire, fire three rounds quickly."
"Prepare gun position No. 4, 20 degrees due east by south, 45 degrees elevation.
After hearing the sound of gunfire, fire three rounds quickly."
The artillery leaders in the enemy towers waved pennants and passed Sun Liang's orders one after another.
Soon, dark muzzles were raised from the five enemy towers on the south side of the city wall due east.
The charger pulled out the gunpowder barrel from under the oilcloth, cut open the numbered sack, and poured the entire bag of gunpowder into the muzzle.
The loader followed closely and stuffed the shells coated with a thick layer of soft lead into the barrel.
Then use a wooden stick with a prototype pallet on the top and compact it firmly.
The first gunner quickly adjusted the angle, and the second gunner blew out the match rope made of moxa and hung up the firing hammer again.
The artilleryman standing next to him checked it carefully, and then raised another orange pennant high.
"Report, No. 5 gun position is ready."
"Report, No. 4 gun position is ready."
"Report, number three" "Yes."
Listening to the responses from far and near, the artillery commander Sun Liang nodded proudly.
Immediately, he picked up a short blunderbuss filled with gunpowder from his side and pulled the trigger against the boundless autumn rain.
"Bang" a puff of thick smoke came out from the muzzle, and the crisp sound of gunfire penetrated the heavy rain curtain.
"Boom, boom, boom, boom!"
Five six-pound rifled cannons fired a row of black projectiles at Dong Jiajun's back.
No one stopped to watch the results.
In fact, at such a long distance, even if there was a result by chance, it would not cause too many casualties to the Dong family army.
All the gunners, according to the procedures mastered during normal training, immediately began to clean the gun barrels, reload gunpowder and projectiles, and adjust the angles.
Immediately, the sound of neat reports rang out in the five enemy towers again.
"Report, No. 5 gun position is ready."
"Report, No. 4 gun position is ready."
"Report, Number Three" "Boom, boom, boom, boom," there was another row of mighty cannon sounds, just like the rolling thunder in midsummer.
Under the heavy rain curtain, Dong Jiajun's figure showed obvious signs of chaos.
Although, in the cold wind and rain, the projectile was unable to take off again after landing.
In Jiangwan New City, the gunners still did not stop and watch.
They loaded ammunition when it was time to reload, and adjusted the gun position when it was time to do so.
Each performed their duties and continued to skillfully repeat the steps of the previous round, with a clear rhythm and meticulous movements.
"Boom, boom, boom, boom," the third round of volleys exploded soon.
Through the boundless wind and rain, announce the existence of an iron army.
They were not defeated, and Jiangwan New City was still firmly in their hands.
They are not afraid and have high morale from top to bottom.
No matter how many enemies there are, they are all paper targets in front of this iron team.
It looks good for a while, but it won't take long before it has to be brought back to its original form.
"Crack" A huge lightning suddenly struck in the sky, illuminating the resolute faces at the top of the city.
"Boom, boom, boom, boom."
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Behind the dark clouds, there was thunder and gunfire in response.
Amid the rolling thunder, Fourth Army Commander Shi Songke suddenly felt extremely proud.
I just thought too much, Dong Tuanxiao would never be able to win Jiangwan City.
The outcome of this battle has already been written from the very beginning.
A group of soulless wild dogs, no matter how large the team is, they are still a group of wild dogs.
Give them a few hard blows and they will tuck their tails and run away.
But at the head of Jiangwan City, there were tall and tall people standing.
Once you are used to a straight waist, it is impossible to bend it down again.
"Boom, boom, boom, boom" "Boom, boom, boom, boom" The thunder became more and more urgent, like a golden drum urging war.
Autumn in Lianghuai is not originally a thunder season, but it does not stop from dusk to late at night.
Lightning struck from the sky one after another, illuminating the tall and wide watchtower on the south gate of Yangzhou City.
There is also the not-so-burly figure in the watchtower.
A four-wheel carriage drove through the street in the heavy rain and went straight into the doorway under the city wall.
A moment later, a figure hurriedly rushed up to the city from the horse road, rushed into the watchtower in three steps and two steps at a time, raised his hands and saluted to the standing man under the light, "Report, General Wu, Lu Changshi needs to see you." " "Let him in," Wu Yongchun, commander of the Fourth Army, raised his hand and returned the standard Zhu-style military salute, and shouted loudly.
Immediately, he frowned again and quickly added, "Wait a minute, I'll greet him at the door.
Please go down and help him quickly, the old man's legs and feet are not convenient."
"Boy, what nonsense are you talking about?
How can I, old man, be so old?"
Before he could finish his words, Shi Luzeng's unique retort from the deputy director of the Huaiyang General Manager's Office could be heard outside the watchtower.
A little mute, but full of energy.
"Sir, why are you here if you don't sit down properly in the General Manager's Mansion?"
Wu Yongchun heard this and hurried over to greet the old man, holding up the old man's arm with his own hands, "Be careful, the ground is slippery.
The rain is a bit heavy, they are coming.
Run and make the door full of water."
"It's okay, you might as well go about your business, I'm just here to take a look."
Lu Zeng smiled and waved his hand gently.
He spoke politely, but Wu Yongchun, the commander of the Fourth Army, did not dare to neglect him.
While reaching out to untie the raincoat on the old man's shoulders, he loudly ordered, "Quickly, light the brazier and let Mr.
Zhao roast me.
Come over and help me." , help Mr. hang up the raincoat."
"No, no, there's no need to put in so much effort.
I'll stand here for a while and I'll have to go somewhere else soon."
Lu Zeng smiled and waved his hand, then added in a low voice.
"Then, let's have a sip of hot tea first."
Wu Yongchun nodded, walked to the corner of the wall with his own hands, picked up the teapot nest wrapped in thick straw, and poured a bowl of strong tea for the old man.
Then he held it with both hands.
Yu Gong, Lu Lu was once above him and worthy of his respect.
Yusei, his official name was given by the old man, which is equivalent to half a disciple.
Therefore, there is nothing wrong with treating each other with the courtesy of a junior serving an elder.
However, the old man obviously did not come here just to show off as an elder.
He first took a few sips of hot tea, then looked outside at the night sky illuminated by lightning, and suddenly asked, "Twenty-two, where is Jiangwan?"
Hey, does Emergency Plan No. 1 need to be activated?"
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