Chapter 1551: Pursuit
The Napoleonic phalanx is a formation specially designed to deal with the cavalry. Because of its unparalleled mobility, the cavalry often turns around the infantry's flanks or even back to attack. However, the infantry often cannot make timely adjustments to this roundabout, and the formation is disrupted by the cavalry, thus losing combat ability; Napoleon The phalanx just made up for the weak side and rear of the infantry. No matter where the cavalry charged into the phalanx, they could make timely defenses, and the numerous bayonets also made the cavalry's horses afraid to move forward out of animal instinct.
The French phalanx that severely damaged the Mamluk cavalry in the Battle of the Pyramids and the British phalanx that withstood the impact of Napoleon's cuirassiers in the Battle of Waterloo are typical cases of the success of this tactic.
Of course, no tactic is flawless, and the phalanx is useless and meaningless when facing infantry, especially horizontal formations, and it is afraid of long-range fire attacks because of its dense formation.
However, the Houjin soldiers obviously do not have this ability. Now Sun Yuanhua has not cast cannons in Denglai, the Wuqiao Incident has not yet happened, and Kong Youde has not surrendered to Houjin, so he sent them cannons, and Shen Long brought the lead With the cannons and muskets of this era for more than a hundred years, the Ming army is absolutely superior in long-range firepower, and Huang Taiji simply cannot produce firepower that can threaten the phalanx.
The barrage of cannonballs and musket bullets stopped Mangurtai's army. The hunters moved freely in the formation, choosing targets with higher value. With scattered gunshots, they were Jiala Ezhen, Gushan Ezhen, and Niulu Ezhen under the blue flag kept falling off their horses. Without the command of these backbone grassroots commanders, the formation of the Zhenglan Banner became even more chaotic.
However, Mangurtai, who is particularly eye-catching, is still alive. This is Shen Long's order to those hunters. It is easy to win this battle, but it is impossible to keep all the golden soldiers behind. , under such circumstances, it is more beneficial for Daming if Mangurtai is alive than dead.
Mang Gurtai fell into great pain. He watched a warrior who had followed him for many years and was beaten to death by the Ming army without even cutting a single knife. Looking ahead, the Ming army's formation did not loosen at all. After he set foot on the battlefield, this was the first time he felt powerless. He began to feel that the Ming army on the opposite side might not be something he could defeat. It was also the first time he hoped to hear the order to withdraw troops when he was attacking. If it goes on like this, Zhenglan Banner will be abolished.
"Sweat!" Seeing that Huang Taiji didn't respond, De Gelei couldn't help shouting again. He thought the same as Mang Gurtai. If the Zhenglan Banner was disabled, his life with Mang Gurtai would be difficult. It's better.
"Eighth brother, the fifth brother can't win the fight, so let's retreat quickly!" Amin also persuaded Mang Gurtai that if he lost too much, it would not be good for him.
"I can't withdraw troops! Since my father Khan's cavalry, I, Da Jin, have been invincible against the Nanman. If we lose this battle, the anger in our hearts will be vented!" Huang Taiji thought more deeply. , he immediately issued a new order, "Let the Karaqin troops strike the vanguard to consume the ammunition of the Nanman, and then the whole army presses over together. The emperor of Ming Dynasty must be killed on the battlefield.
Keeping him will definitely become my confidant's big trouble! "
A Min and Dai Shan thought for a while, and agreed to Huang Taiji's plan, so the Jin Bing's rear formation moved. Dai Shan, A Min, Yue Tuo and others commanded the Eight Banners soldiers to supervise the battle in the rear, forcing the troops of the Harqin tribe The Mongolian cavalry rushed towards the phalanx, and the Taijimen in Karaqin complained one after another. They entered the pass this time just thinking about following the Eight Banners soldiers to take advantage of it, but they did not expect to encounter such a thing.
Mangurtai has been beaten like this, aren't they looking for death when they go up? But it doesn’t work if you don’t go up. Amin and Daishan’s knives all came out; so the Mongolian cavalry had to start charging. They learned the lesson of Mangurtai, and instead of charging from the front, they took a roundabout attack The way to prepare to attack the flank of the Ming army.
However, the Napoleonic phalanx can shoot from four directions at the same time, and the flanks are not a weak point. When the Mongolian cavalry rushed in, they were immediately pinched by the flanks of the two phalanxes on the left and right, enjoying the baptism of double barrage, and the casualties were even greater. heavy.
"This is impossible! How is this possible?" Huang Taiji and the civil servants at the top of the city expressed the same emotion at this time, and they were all stunned by the scene in front of them.
Huang Taiji subconsciously wanted to back down, but now that the arrow was on the string, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and lead the remaining Eight Banners soldiers over, hoping to defeat the Ming army with the advantage of numbers.
"Change the ammunition!" The gunners in the phalanx received Shen Long's signal again. They took out the ammunition and stuffed it into the barrel, aiming at the most densely populated place of the enemy and started shooting.
"Boom, boom, boom!" There was a roar in the Eight Banners soldiers' formation, and the huge explosion scared the horses to scurry, delaying the attack speed of the Eight Banners soldiers, and the flying shrapnel tore apart one body after another. , the Eight Banners soldiers who hadn't died for a while let out a burst of wailing.
"Now it's your turn!" Seeing that the opponents were pressing up, Shen Long also dispatched his own reserve team. The tall Grenadiers quickly entered the battlefield, and under Shen Long's command, they began to attack the weak areas of the Eight Banners soldiers. , After a row of grenades, the grenadiers started a volley, knocking down the enemy in front and splitting the formation of the Eight Banners soldiers.
Finally, some people couldn't stand it and wanted to run away. Taiji of a Mongolian tribe took the lead and led his tribe to flee backwards. Then the second and third appeared. Mangurtai couldn't stand it anymore, so a chain was formed. In response, the Eight Banners soldiers also began to retreat.
"The Tartars lost?" On the top of the city, a civil servant almost tore off his beard, so the fierce Tartars were defeated so easily by His Majesty? How can this be good!
what should we do? what should we do? The nobles who did not perform well before also became anxious. It is okay for His Majesty to lose. If he wins, he will come back with the power of a big victory. If he really wants to take back his title, what can he do!
"If Your Majesty withdraws troops here, the victory will be secured. However, if the Tatars return to their carbine in pursuit, the battle may change." Someone with a little knowledge of military analysis said that the number of cavalry in the Ming army It's not as good as the Eight Banners. You can win in battle with a good formation, but it doesn't mean you can win in the process of marching.
Then, your majesty, hurry up and pursue it! Hearing this, many more began to pray.
"The whole army, pursue!" Seeing that the enemy army was gradually retreating, Shen Long decisively issued an order, and all the phalanxes moved, slowly pressing towards the enemy army.
His Majesty really pursued him? Mrs. Hong, you have to work harder! Many officials showed joy and began to cheer for Huang Taiji.
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