Nan Ming Sun Never Sets

Chapter 227 Wu Sheng Pass

The Su Shuhuan Corps assembled in Wuchang. He was under the jurisdiction of the elite forces of the East China Military Region, including the 4th, 12th, 13th, 14th and the Second Cavalry Division, a total of four infantry divisions and one cavalry division, with a total strength of more than 5 people.

Murima left a mess for Su Shuhuan, and Su Shuhuan had to deal with it, but fortunately Daming already had a capable administrative team, and the entire Yangtze River waterway from Wuchang to Shanghai was controlled by Nanming, so Bai Mingxiu could easily transport a large number of supplies to Wuchang.

This also allowed Su Shuhuan to relieve some of the pressure on managing the local area, so he could concentrate on dealing with Murima.

The army led by Su Shuhuan only rested for two days in Wuchang and then immediately headed north.Mulima retreated very thoroughly, all the way to Wusheng Pass, the junction of Huguang and Henan.

Wushengguan is divided into Henan and Chu, and the terrain is dangerous. Murima finally breathed a sigh of relief here.

"Even if the artillery of the Ming army is so powerful that it blows down Wushengguan, so what?"

Although Murima is a Tartar, he has also experienced many battles. He has gradually analyzed a set of fighting methods of the Ming army.The new Ming army relied heavily on their firearms, and it was their firearms that made this Ming army so formidable.Continuous guns can make it difficult for any enemy to approach them, and it also allows this Ming army to attack fortified villages.

Murima analyzed that such a Ming army is extremely dependent on logistics, and she once thought of judging the Ming army's logistics.However, the logistics of the Ming army mainly relied on river shipping, and it had complex and careful guarantees.Even if Murima used an army to infiltrate, it would be difficult to achieve any effect.

Before Wusheng Pass, when a large number of Ming troops arrived outside the pass, Murima also became a little nervous.

"General, don't be nervous. Wu Shengguan is so strong and dangerous that the Ming army can't fly up even with wings. Moreover, the terrain behind Guangu is extremely narrow, and the Ming army's artillery can't get over it. Even if they entered the pass, You can only fight against our army on this narrow terrain." Zhou Chang talked eloquently, and he didn't look like a person who lost the important town of Wuchang and fled hundreds of miles all the way.

In fact, Murima himself lacked confidence. He doubted: "At Wushengguan, can we really win? Zhou Peigong, the imperial court needs this victory too much now, and the reverse channel is rampant. Now the court's hearts have been dispersed. If If we can’t win, we’ll lose a large number of soldiers, not to mention fighting against Nanming, I’m afraid the whole country of our Qing Dynasty will be shaken.”

Outside Wusheng Pass, the Ming Dynasty Restoration Army has already begun to set up positions.

"I'm afraid the Qing army has arrangements." Su Shuhuan looked at the city wall of Wusheng Pass and said to himself.

To cross the Dabie Mountains and enter the Central Plains, Wushengguan is the only way to pass, but the terrain here is dangerous, and the risk of a strong attack will be high.

Shang Zhonghe said: "Our army's hundreds of cannons are all laid out here, damn it."

Su Shuhuan couldn't help laughing when he heard Shang Zhonghe's words, and said: "That's right, fuck his mother."

Hundreds of 75mm and 105mm cannons of the Ming Dynasty Restoration Army artillery, as well as 18 155mm heavy artillery, have all been spread out and aimed at the city wall of Wusheng Pass.In fact, even the Qing army did not think that they could withstand the Ming army's shelling. After all, this is a military technology gap of more than 200 years. imagined.

"Let's fire." Su Shuhuan put down the binoculars. He knew that the shelling was only the beginning of the war.

Hundreds of Ming army artillery scrambled to fire, and the huge roar resounded continuously throughout the entire position. Flames and thick smoke shrouded the battlefield. The Ming army artillery has developed its own delayed fuze and armor-piercing shells specially designed to deal with the city walls. The bronze cannons of the 16th or 17th century were particularly limited in power, and when dealing with city walls, they could only chew a little bit.And Europeans are generally used to using big guys like mortars to smash the city walls from a height.

However, facing the Qing army's city defense, the Ming army has increasingly perfected its own tactics and techniques for bombarding the city walls.Their guns use flat or cannon fire, unlocking various postures to kill the walls and the enemy on the walls.

The shells with powerful destructive power directly hit the city wall, and large chunks of earthwork began to collapse down. Although it was not very violent, the effect was particularly significant.It was also fortunate that Sister Lion was not on the scene, otherwise her main cannon would be able to completely disintegrate the city defense of Wusheng Pass with a single round of salvo.

In fact, Murima, Zhou Peigong and others were not on the wall of Wusheng Pass at all.The Qing army was also smart. They knew that the city wall might be the most dangerous place in this battle, so they only put some cannon fodder on it. Murima and his large team were behind the city.

As expected, the walls of Wushengguan caved in, forming several slopes that were strong enough for soldiers to climb up.In fact, the Ming army also prepared certain siege equipment, such as folding ladders.In addition to disintegrating city defenses, shelling also has a very important purpose to suppress the enemy.The Ming army also had engineering troops, who would carry various tools and earthworks, adjust the terrain and environment of the siege, and assist in the siege operation.

After bombarding for 15 minutes, the Ming army began their siege.A battalion-sized National Restoration Army soldier rushed towards the city wall with their own weapons.At this time, the Qing army did not carry out any countermeasures against them at all.The artillerymen of the Ming army also quickly adjusted their shooting tables, and set the bombardment landing in the area behind the city wall.Although they did not know whether there were enemy troops behind them, they did so in order to cover their attacking infantry.

When the Ming army successfully climbed the city wall and reached Wusheng Pass, they soon discovered that there was still a pass outside the pass. Behind Wusheng Pass and Nanguan Pass, the Qing army also formed camps one by one. Various fortifications were formed in the terrain.

"Tsk tsk, the Qing army is planning to turn Wushengguan into a meat grinder. They didn't intend to defend the pass at all, but wanted to greatly weaken our firepower in the Guanli valley. Fight us hand-to-hand." Su Shuhuan is one of the most talented generals recruited by Bai Mingxiu from the system. From the formation of the Qing army, Su Shuhuan easily sensed the Qing army's plan.

Su Shuhuan smiled and said to his officers: "The Qing army wants to fight a tough battle with us. They must completely understand that the strength of our Ming Dynasty Restoration Army does not rely solely on advanced weapons and military technology. Ah, our organization, the quality of our soldiers, and our tactics are all incomparable to them!"

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