The Counterattack of the Villains in the Movie World

Chapter 132 I, Zao Wou-Ki, Are Reverse!
Wen Han, Ma Shali and others hurried back to their own camp. While panicked, they also had a lot of resentment towards Seng Gelinqin.

If Seng Gelinqin hadn't said that he had an imperial decree to remove Zao Wou-ki's military power, then they would not have negotiated with Wu Yan's champion army on this plain.

"I'm so stupid, really." Marshall said regretfully, "I've already guessed that Zao Wou-ki would rebel, so why do I still believe that Zao Wou-ki will follow the imperial decree and relieve himself of his military power?"

Wen Han also regretted that he believed Seng Gelinqin's nonsense at the beginning, and said, "Where is this our fault? It is clear that Seng Gelinqin said that he can control the generals under Zao Wou-ki. The martial arts master is not there, Jiangbei Division and Pingnan Division are there." With 2 people, even if the Zhuangyuan Battalion would listen to Zao Wou-ki, but including us, we can still get rid of Zao Wou-ki."

The martial arts master has been defending the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, and when he went to Songjiang Mansion in the middle, it was defended by the Pingnan division.

So this time Wu Yan brought only Zhuangyuan Camp, Pingnan Division, and Jiangbei Division, a total of 5000 people.

Considering Seng Gelinqin's guarantee and the imperial decree they saw with their own eyes, it is understandable for them to dare to come.

"Then what should we do now?" Marshali looked worriedly at the opposite army formation.

There was no accident, even if Seng Gelinqin brought his confidants and so-called masters, they were all taken down before they ran back to their own camp.

Ma Shali and the others could even see that Seng Gelinqin had been escorted to the rear of the army formation, while Zhao Wuji was riding his horse in front of several army formations, facing those who seemed to be a little flustered, but in fact had a stable appearance. More than 2 soldiers were forced to keep shouting.

And when Zhao Wuji shouted, the left and right sides of the coalition army were already blocked by people, and even more people rushed to their rear.

"They have cavalry, we can't run away." Charles, the commander of the coalition army, is a retired British general and a representative of British businessmen in Songjiang Prefecture. Our advantage is that although most of our coalition forces are mercenaries, they are all well-trained, everyone has guns, and enough ammunition to fight this battle. Therefore, my decision is to defend on the spot."

Unlike the previous street fighting in the warehouse area of ​​the city, holding a machete also has a great chance to kill the musketeer. On this kind of plain, the musketeer's combat effectiveness can be brought into full play to a great extent.

Wen Han hesitated and asked, "Then what if they surround us and don't attack?"

Charles said: "I have already arranged for the back-up. The champion army can't stop them. Now they must have gone back to call for reinforcements. Although we have no right to directly declare war on the Qing court, there is no problem with our regular army protecting us. Even if someone pursues it afterwards, I think we can definitely settle it with our energy."

Hearing this sentence, Wen Han, Marshali and others breathed a sigh of relief.

The coalition army of 5000 people is almost all regular troops, counting their 5000 people, the number is not weaker than Zhao Wuji's current force at all.

In addition, even if the Zhuangyuan Battalion seized three or four thousand muskets and a lot of ammunition before, the ratio of musketeers at this moment is only four to one, with 1 soldiers capable of fighting, only [-] have muskets.

Everything was decided, and Charles commanded 5000 people to line up on the spot, and the soldiers were loaded with ammunition directly, ready to deal with the charge of the champion army at any time.

On this kind of plain, if you want to rush to them, at least 6000 or [-] people will be killed or injured.

In terms of the current number of champions, the casualties are so heavy, even if there is no mutiny and deserters, the morale will be low, which will have a great impact on Zao Wou-ki's subsequent rebellion.

"Do you think that Zao Wou-ki will be the same as before, riding alone?" Wen Han asked.

Charles laughed and said: "If he regards us as the Taiping Army, then I will let him know what is meant by death without a burial. It is a pity that this time I did not bring artillery, otherwise, I will kill them now. .”

As soon as he finished speaking, Charles' complexion changed drastically, and so did the rest of the people, and the noise also rang out in the coalition camp. Many of the coalition soldiers who raised their guns in formation had even put away their muskets, ready to The appearance of fleeing for one's life.

The reason for all this is that the champion army on the opposite side rolled out more than 50 small cast iron and wood-paneled carts, and these carts have muzzles, which are the most advanced mother-in-law cannons in the Qing court so far.

Compared with the range of their muskets, artillery must be farther, and if they rely on artillery to charge, their defensive advantages will disappear.

"Don't be afraid, don't be afraid."

Charles shouted: "That is the artillery of 200 years ago. I don't know how long it has been behind the times. It still uses solid bullets, and it has no lethality at all."

Such shouts were translated into multiple languages ​​by the rest of the people, and were constantly passed on among the coalition forces, but even if Charles was telling the truth, the morale of these coalition forces, which were mostly mercenaries, had dropped to freezing point.

The mother-child cannon is actually the Fran cannon improved from the Ming Dynasty, and the Fran cannon was a kind of artillery that was popular in Europe in the late 15th century and was introduced to China by Portugal.

Logically speaking, since it is an improved product, it must be much more advanced. However, the Qing court had very strict control over artillery, and even burned many books on the manufacture of firearms in the Ming Dynasty. Compared with the Ming Dynasty, the artillery of the Qing court was even somewhat behind.

As early as the last century, Britain had already started the first industrial revolution. Machines replaced manpower, and they all began to use machine tools to drill gun barrels. Compared with the Qing Dynasty, they still used low-end die-casting methods to manufacture them. Not only is the efficiency of the gun barrel several levels higher, but the range, accuracy, power, and stability of the artillery are also much higher.

In another ten years, Europe will begin the second industrial revolution, from the machine age to the electrical age.

But on the Qing court’s side, the outdated mother-child cannons are still exclusive to the Eight Banners Army. Let alone making them, other people will be punished even if they use them. Wu Yan’s ability to get these mother-child artillery is also the benefit of the Jiangbei camp. .

But in any case, the power of the mother-child cannon is still there.

Seeing that more than 50 sub-cannons are getting closer and closer to them, and have entered the effective range, the artillerymen of the champion army have already begun to load ammunition.

But their muskets couldn't hit so far, even if they could hit it, the hit rate was close to zero.

The coalition forces became completely confused, and no one stood in line, fearing that they would be hit by artillery.

"A bunch of trash." Charles was furious. In fact, he had always looked down on these mercenaries. Even if they were mostly retired regular soldiers, they gradually became loose after losing the discipline of the army, but merchants could only bring mercenaries.

"How to do?"

This is the biggest problem now. After a few salvos from the artillery on the opposite side, they will suffer heavy casualties.

"Do you want to charge?"

"No, when we are defending against them, our muskets are not as accurate as they are, and they can still fire."

Shooting while charging forward, how can anyone squat there to aim and wait for the shot to be accurate?

This is also where they were confident before, but now it has become what they are most afraid of.

"Back off?"

"It doesn't work. The mother and child guns are not heavy, and the moving speed is not slow with the carriage. We can't run. Their cavalry is already in place."

Running with 5000 people is completely different from running alone. In a crowded environment, no one can run fast.

"Then what should we do?"

"How about... we surrender?"

Death is far more terrifying than the humiliation of surrender.

Especially Wen Han, Marshall, Charles and others. Their power has no meaning on the battlefield. When facing the enemy, they will even be killed because of their high status.

Ordinary soldiers may not have to die, but they are likely to die in chaos.

While hesitating, the gunfire sounded.

More than 50 sub-cannons fired at the same time, and the black shells spanned a distance of nearly [-] meters and smashed into the coalition forces.

It's not the solid bullet that Charles said. Although the Qing court pulled the brakes, he looked down on the Qing court too much.As early as 1717, the mother-child cannon was changed from a solid bullet to an explosive bomb. Unfortunately, there is still no progress for more than 100 years.

Suddenly, the coalition forces had already killed and injured hundreds of people before firing a single shot.

Another advantage of the mother-child artillery is that compared with other artillery of the Qing court, the rate of fire is much faster.

There were only a few screams here, and more than 50 sub-cannons over there had already been reloaded.

Another round of volleys without hesitation caused the coalition forces to become completely confused.

So they didn't notice that a total of 53 sub-cannons were fired in two salvos, and one of them had already exploded, and the artillerymen next to them also died on the spot.

Wu Yan saw it, so his face was ugly.

If you use this kind of artillery to fight the coalition forces, if you really meet a regular army with advanced artillery, his champion army will also end up with these coalition forces.

You must know that at this time, the United Kingdom has developed the Armstrong cannon. Although it is not an Armstrong cyclotron jet cannon, it is mainly used on warships, but its industrial capabilities are also several hundred years ahead of the Qing court.

The same goes for field artillery.

In the era of Napoleon, French shotguns, that is, explosive bombs, could hit 500 meters.

"After the founding of the country, all the people and equipment from Yuetuo Island will be brought here. It's time to start developing new artillery."

When Wu Yan had this idea, the coalition camp on the opposite side had already raised the white flag.

"Cease fire."

Wu Yan raised his hand and gave the order, not because he was reluctant to kill these coalition forces, nor because of any ransom, but because he didn't want these cannons to be destroyed again, and he wanted to keep them to fight the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom and Qing soldiers.

"Let them all put down their weapons, and all of them squat aside with their bare hands."

Some cavalry rushed over and shouted. Although they shouted in Chinese, some of the coalition forces knew Chinese, especially the British Minister Wen Han, the American Minister Marshall and others.

Those who escaped from the dead, how could they dare to make any small moves, and surrendered one after another.

As a result, Wu Yan had more than 4000 prisoners, more than 4000 muskets, and ammunition of varying quantities.

"Sure enough, fighting is the best way to make money."

Wu Yan looked at the soldiers of the No. [-] Scholar Army who were still a little flustered even though they had won the battle, and they won a complete victory, so he began to give lectures to the whole army.

"I, Zao Wou-ki, have been upright and upright in half my life, and I have made great contributions to the Qing court, but the Qing court wants to put me to death."

"I, Zao Wou-ki, have a heart of patriotism, and I want to fight against the barbarians for the land of China, but the Qing court only knows how to betray the country and seek temporary stability."

"I, Zao Wou-ki, love soldiers like a son. I repaid the salaries that the Qing court forced you to donate, and even increased your salaries from 1 tael a month to 5 taels a month, but the Qing court said that you are not worth it, you are not worthy. .”

At this time, although the prestige of the Qing court has not dropped to freezing point, it is not much worse. Before Wu Yan broke up and reorganized the Jiangbei Daying and Wuying, it was also to let those in the Wuying who had rebelled with the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom before The concept of not recognizing the imperial court but only recognizing generals was conveyed.

This also caused that even those soldiers of the Eight Banners who were Manchus might not be willing to obey the Qing court. After all, not all the children of the Eight Banners could enjoy the glory and wealth. Otherwise, why would they join the army?

When Wu Yan grabbed Seng Gelinqin who held the imperial decree, these people did not oppose him, so they will not oppose him at this moment.

"To this day, I, Zao Wou-ki, have no choice but to rebel, I have to rebel."

"Those who don't want to follow me can leave today. I, Zhao Wuji, guarantee with my life that I will not attack my brother. If we meet on the battlefield in the future, it will be life and death."

"As the saying goes, riches and honors have destiny, and those who wish to make contributions with me, Zao Wou-ki, should not believe in the destiny. Wealth and glory all depend on me."

"From today on, I, Zao Wou-ki, will fight against the Qing Dynasty and restore the Ming Dynasty, put down the chaos of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, and have a majestic presence everywhere!"

When the sound fell, the sound of long live resounded through the world.

(End of this chapter)