Cutting over the end of the Ming Dynasty: a dog-leg knife at the beginning

Chapter 997 Afterglow
"The sun is gradually sinking into the horizon, and the twilight is dim. Two bloody armies are fighting to the death in the increasingly dim light, like two furious beasts. Breastplates clash, spears stab each other, and swords and axes chop. , both sides are attacking their opponents with all their strength, using spears covered with flesh and blood, swords with rolled edges, helmets with broken belts, fists with worn skin, stones, teeth... a flow of... Blood merged into a slowly flowing river on the plain. Soldiers with red eyes roared towards their opponents in the ominous blood mist, and then disappeared into the thickening blood mist. Both sides suffered heavy casualties, and both sides suffered heavy casualties. They were all exhausted, but no one backed down. This was a devastating war. The Ming army needed a final victory to wash away the humiliation of being attacked by the Tatars. The only motivation for the Tatars to fight bloody battles was to survive... …Yes, for these Tatars, who are already heavily surrounded, the prize of victory is to live, to live a little longer, and that’s it.”

“I sympathize with those Tatars with ugly braids on the back of their heads, even though they are equally brave and capable in battle. They are one of the most powerful armies of this era, and they have a talented and strategic monarch and a large number of generals who have experienced hundreds of battles. They once had hope of occupying this vast and fertile land that made the whole world jealous. However, now, the last glimmer of hope has been extinguished like a candle in the storm. All they are doing now is to hang on and fight for survival. That’s it, including the monarch who even Yang admires. They have found the wrong opponent, they should not provoke this ancient country again and again, let alone the young and bellicose Heluo new army!"

Ten years later, as a witness to this war, Catherine wrote a book of what she saw and heard on the battlefield in response to the strong request of her friends in Europe, called Twilight of the Empire. This thrilling war is described in detail in the book.The excellent and beautiful words, poetic descriptions, and magnificent scenes have shocked the entire European literary world, creating a myth of publishing 50 copies—the supply is still in short supply.Because she recorded the tactics, equipment, strategies and mobilization systems of the two armies in detail in the book, this book was even studied by many European military strategists as a military book, and it became a reference for the almost magical tactics and strategies of the ancient East. shocked.

Of course, in Yang Menglong's view, the almost miraculous tactics and strategies are completely exaggerated imaginations of Catherine. With his temperament, how could he play such complicated things?Concentrate the overwhelmingly superior forces and equipment and push them flat to crush the opponent. In his eyes, fighting is as simple as that.tactics?Lao Tzu's strength and equipment are absolutely superior, let me tell you a fart tactic!There is no enemy that cannot be defeated, if there is, come again!
Fortunately, Europe did not send reporters to interview him, otherwise the military strategists in Europe would definitely be so disappointed that they would beat the wall and cry.

But Catherine said something very correct: Huang Taiji did find the wrong opponent, and he shouldn't provoke Heluo's new army.After fighting Wang Rui, he quickly discovered this mistake. Although the opponent did not have the steely and indestructible discipline of the real Heluo New Army, he was not inferior to the real Heluo New Army in terms of aggressiveness and fierceness, and his nerves were even worse. It is so thick that it can lift a 055-class destroyer, and its eyes turn red when it sees blood.At the beginning, the Qing army still took advantage, but soon they couldn't get rid of their opponents.This is also a major feature of the barbarians. They like to fight tough battles and destroy their opponents head-to-head. If they encounter opponents who are not weak, this way of fighting is very bad. Every battle will cause them heavy casualties, but they don't care. Because after a few battles, when the opponent meets them, there is only one escape left.The barbarian army swept across Annan, and they were invincible. It was the first time they had encountered such a formidable opponent as the Qing army. From Wang Rui to ordinary soldiers, they were all on fire. After Liu Ya was shot, the collective went mad, even if the entire army was wiped out, the Qing army would still be torn apart!
The battle is stalemate.

The battle is stalemate.

The situation is still stalemate.

Huang Taiji was almost desperate, the battlefield was out of control, and there was not much reserve left in his hand, but the opponent with the camel-like endurance on the opposite side didn't have the slightest intention of collapsing. If the fight continues like this, this is where he will die All right!
He gritted his teeth, threw away the golden helmet and replaced it with a heavy steel helmet, stretched out his hand to pass a horse spear, and shouted: "The cavalry of the yellow flag, follow me to charge! All press on and defeat the opponent! "

All the generals were horrified, and shouted in unison: "Your Majesty must not!"

Huang Taiji looked ferocious: "If we don't fight to clear a bloody path, my army will be destroyed here! Soldiers of the three armies, charge with me!"

The thousands of cavalrymen of the Zhenghuang Banner had already charged for several rounds and were quite tired. However, when they saw Huang Taiji pick up the horse pole, they cheered up again and replaced their horses with relatively stronger strength. They leveled the spear horse pole. Preparing to charge, a face covered in blood and sweat with claws and teeth showing a tragic look of death.

However, the expected death charge was still brewing, a signal flare rushed up from behind the horizon, hung in the sky, and sealed off this offensive.Huang Taiji turned his head to look, and sure enough, he saw a black tide overflowing the horizon, slowly coming towards this side, and the one running in the front was always the white figure.

The cavalry unit of Heluo New Army, they are catching up!

The cavalry of the Heluo New Army has always been famous for their lightning strikes. Of course, their speed cannot be so slow. It stands to reason that they should have arrived a long time ago. They probably wanted to wait until the Qing army was exhausted before killing them. The army will give you a headshot with a hammer, right?As a matter of fact, their goal has been achieved. Up to now, the physical strength and will of the Qing army have exhausted Wang Rui's incredibly tenacious barbarian army. Only the thousands of cavalry under Huang Taiji's command still have some fighting power That's all, with the current state of the Qing army, it is impossible to withstand the lightning-like impact of the cavalry of the Heluo New Army!
Huang Taiji closed his eyes in pain, and murmured, "It's over!"

Yang Menglong looked around the battlefield condescendingly, seeing that the Qing army was still fighting desperately with the barbarian army, he smiled and said, "Wang Rui led those barbarians well. Not only was he not overwhelmed by Jiannu, but he was evenly matched with Jiannu!"

The Qing army advanced on foot and on horseback, and the impact was very terrifying. Except for a few new armies, the other armies of the Ming Dynasty were basically defeated by the Qing army. Wang Rui's military strength was not as good as that of the Qing army. It's a bit surprising that it lasted so long.

Xue Siming was expressionless: "My brother, no one is vegetarian!"

Yang Menglong said: "All right, all right, I know you're awesome, I know you're great! Is it really okay for you, old man, to leave all the infantry behind and bring some of your own soldiers to chase after you and charge into battle?"

Xue Siming said: "There will be no problem. If they can't even watch tens of thousands of prisoners of war, they can jump into the Yellow River by themselves!" Zhiyong, I want to compete with him!"

Yang Menglong curled his lips: "I'm already fat like a ball, and I'm so brave. Fat people are easy to bully, right? Leave him to me!"

Zhong Ning said: "Master Hou, the overall situation has been settled, so don't take any more risks to fight, we can take care of it!"

Yang Menglong said: "Of course you can handle it, but it's better to kill this kind of big BOSS yourself. Otherwise, what will I do after all the hard work of slaying the monsters?"

What the hell is this guy talking about, what a mess!

Xue Siming, Zhong Ning, and Cao Jun all looked at each other, and they all saw the depression on each other's faces.I don't understand, I don't understand at all!

Wu Xiang and Zu Dashou's faces were pale, and their whole bodies were shaking uncontrollably. They thought they were suffering from cerebral hemorrhage or epilepsy.Yang Menglong, this deadly evil star, actually caught up with him!They are surrounded!
Thinking about what would happen if they fell into the hands of Yang Menglong, the two leaders of Liaoxi generals shuddered.Based on what they have done, everyone knows that Yang Menglong, a guy who doesn't rub the sand in his eyes, will never let them go. If they fall into Yang Menglong's hands, they will be ten thousand times more terrifying than death!Zu Dashou looked at Wu Xiang and said bitterly, "Brother Wu, I'm afraid we will meet on Huangquan Road."

Wu Xiang looked at the gradually fading Huoshaoyun in the sky, and sighed: "If there is an afterlife, Wu will definitely be an ordinary citizen and will never pursue fame and wealth again!"

Zu Dashou sighed: "Now you and I are afraid that even if you want to be ordinary people..."

Huang Taiji's complexion changed continuously, and finally returned to calmness. With a loud shout, he turned his horse's head and said, "Followers of the Eight Banners, charge with me, target: Yang Menglong!"

The cavalry of the Qing army let out a loud roar, turned their horses around, and gripped their weapons tightly.

Huang Taiji kicked the horse's belly, and the horse galloped out like the wind, rushing towards Yang Menglong. He laughed loudly: "Follow me closely! When you get to Huangquan Road, I will continue to lead you to fight the world... Huangquan Road should not be as difficult as Yang Menglong opponent!"

The Qing army's cavalry roared wildly, motivating their horses to follow their king, and launched a final charge against the enemy troops that were coming like waves.The Eight Banners athletes are not the losers who have been killed countless times by them and run away. They can fight to the death, but they will never bow to the enemy. Before their king puts down the sword in his hand, they will hold their spears and swords and follow him in a bloody fight to the end. For a moment, even if you die, you will die on the way to charge!
Yang Menglong looked at the cavalry of the Qing army roaring towards him in the twilight, with a slightly complicated expression on his face.They have been entangled for so many years, fought hard for several times, and killed corpses into rivers, blood flowed into rivers, and countless men fell like rain. The war has gone through twists and turns, and the fate of countless people has changed. Now, this magnificent epic has finally come to the end. At that moment, this terrifying opponent was finally about to be run over by him.However, he couldn't be happy watching the Qing army's two or three generations of Yu Lie roaring and launching the last charge against him.

It's probably...empty. Such an opponent will never be seen again after he falls.

Zhong Ning and Cao Jun called out in unison: "Master Hou!?"

Yang Menglong came back to his senses, and ordered: "The chasseurs are in front, greet them with pistols, the lancers don't move for a while, wait for the chasseurs to rush 300 meters before launching, and finish the opponent at once!"

Zhong Ning's face immediately collapsed, while Cao Jun was elated——In the years-long competition with Zhong Ning, his Chasseurs finally won an unprecedented battle and charged ahead of the Lancers in the decisive battle If there is an opportunity, this is enough to make the morale of this young cavalry general soar all the way to Mount Everest!He yelled loudly, and the chasseurs rushed out over the Lancers, with two five-shot pistols in their hands, and rushed towards the Qing army.The Lancers gritted their teeth and estimated the distance. After the Chasseurs rushed 300 meters, they immediately launched a charge without delay for a second. This distance-measuring ability is incredible!

The rolling iron stream crossed Huang Taiji and pushed him back. The Qing cavalry, regardless of whether they were high or low, generals or soldiers, rushed forward, completely ignoring the pistols pointing this way.Thousands of cavalry charged, forming a huge shadow on the ground, whistling, rolling, and moving straight forward. The last extremely dim ray of the setting sun fell on their blood-stained armor, reflecting a cold light, and then disappeared. .

This is the last glimmer of the once terrifying Eight Banners powerhouse.

(End of this chapter)