The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1369

[1369. Chapter 1301 Encounter on a narrow road]

The Spanish infantry regiment quickly set up their formation.

Their fighting method is convenient and simple.

Just like when they swept across the world and defeated the French army and Swiss mercenaries.

At this time, the Spanish were at their peak militarily.

Franji Continent has never stopped for hundreds of years, with a small number of attacks every year and a large number of attacks every three years.

This made all the Franconian countries aware of the necessity of military. Just like the Warring States Period, in order to rise and compete for supremacy, all countries invested almost all their resources in the military.

Any military theory will inevitably be eliminated within ten years. Immediately afterwards, a new military theory will re-emerge, and then it will be quickly imitated by all countries.

Once every weapon is tested and effective in war, all countries will use all their national resources and best craftsmen to imitate it.

If it comes out, it will be invincible to foreign patients, and the country will perish.

These words are a true portrayal of the Franco people.

And now, after this intense competition, the master is the Spanish Army.

They absorbed all the essence of the current war in Franji. They recruited and hired the strongest soldiers. Their weapons were almost half a generation ahead of their neighbors in Franji.

And this Spanish infantry regiment that was dispatched to the Ming Dynasty was even more elite among the elite.

At this moment, the arquebusiers were ready and the drums were beating.

Following the rhythm of the drums, the soldiers quickly became compact and dense from a loose formation.

Their oval steel helmets were decorated with feathers, and their half-body armor protected their vital positions. Then, their leather boots stepped on the mud, and they marched in line, shouting.

Two thousand people, with the same orders, are actually like one person.

The royal flag representing the royal family was already flying, and the officers wearing medals held their swords in their hands and shouted in Spanish.

Under the sun, the bright armor shone like silver.

The soldiers quickly reloaded their ammunition and quickly adopted the latest iron bars.

Their latest gunpowder is extremely powerful. This is the best gunpowder ratio retained after countless war experiences.

The iron pill was stuffed into the gun.

Not far away, the artillery had recalibrated, aiming in the direction of Changping Guard.

The soldiers formed a phalanx.

Spearmen guarded the left and right wings vigilantly.

Sir Francisco is majestic. He still wears his three-cornered hat. The feathers on the hat are particularly dazzling, like a peacock spreading its tail.

“Our Heavenly Father, may your name be great, may your will be done on earth, on any continent, on any island, may your children defeat the heathen, may we be your shield and protect you. Sword, conquer this rich and fertile land overflowing with honey and milk!”

Sir Francisco pulled out his rapier: “Forward!”

Crash…crash…

countless soldiers began to advance in order.

The gunners were ready, and they expertly started calibrating and firing, and boom…

the ground was shaking…

Changpingwei

was unmoved.

Although the cannons were rumbling, they were already lined up.

They are different from the Spaniards. Except for the artillery team, almost everyone in the Changping Guard uses fire blunderbuss.

Even for the Spaniards, their matchlock soldiers only account for 60-70%, which is a high enough proportion.

The Ming Dynasty’s Shenji Battalion was also a military force specialized in firearms, and its proportion of firearms was only 40%.

But here, everyone is holding a gun.

Each of these sophisticated muskets uses the flint firing technique of a short revolver.

The gun’s body is narrow and long, half a man’s height. This abandons the short gun’s continuous-fire advantage, but greatly improves the range and accuracy.

The inner wall of the barrel is still rifled.

As a result, its effective range is more than doubled compared to ordinary muskets, and its accuracy and power are both astonishing.

At the front of the musket’s mouth is the bayonet connected to the muzzle.

At this moment…

a cannonball banged into the Changping Guards’ team.

Two unfortunate soldiers fell to the ground.

However… the entire queue was relatively stable, and there was no chaos.

Zhu Houzhao was riding a horse, concentrating on it. He and Fang Jifan were holding the formation. Zhu Houzhao shouted: “Don’t mess around. Come as per the drill and prepare…the artillery in the rear team, why haven’t they reacted yet?”

This time, Zhu Houzhao looked very calm.

This is a brand new way of fighting, so be steady!

Fang Jifan was flying back and forth, shouting, and his throat was about to smoke. He eagerly observed the formation of the Changping Guards, fearing that a black sheep would appear and cause chaos in the team.

“Slaughter these Franji Tartars, and our successor, Fang Jifan, will take you to celebrate the New Year. Have you ever eaten beef? I’ll let you eat it for three days.”

“Take a step back.” Fang Jifan shouted: “But don’t blame me for being rude. Let’s show off our tactics. We, Fang Jifan, are not afraid of death. We move forward and move forward.”

More than two months of training are enough to guarantee this army. With a certain amount of organization, they began to move forward.

The Spanish artillery rumbled and kept firing towards here.

Zhu Houzhao was very annoyed. Changpingwei’s response was still slow, and the artillery team had not been calibrated yet… This would lead to a big loss.

………

At this time…

in Tianjin city.

The stunned defenders frantically went to report.

After that, Emperor Hongzhi actually appeared on the tower.

“I knew it, I knew it…” Emperor Hongzhi was speechless.

Although he had made a decree, Emperor Hongzhi knew very well what kind of virtue his son had.

“Your Majesty, it’s dangerous here, please…” Xiao Jing stepped forward, a little anxious.

“Go away.” Emperor Hongzhi looked at the raging artillery fire outside the city, and the two swarming teams gradually began to approach.

Emperor Hongzhi gritted his teeth. At this moment, how could he return to the city with peace of mind.

The officials followed Emperor Hongzhi and stood on the tower, all of them trembling with fear.

There are still traces of artillery fire on this tower.

If at this time, the Francois turned their guns…then…

someone looked down at the city cautiously, almost fainting.

Sure enough, they are the prince’s men.

At this moment, almost everyone was praying in their hearts, praying that His Highness the Crown Prince would have more military talents, although before that, everyone was still worried and contemptuous about the Crown Prince leading troops.

The thief is so menacing.

Not to mention, once the army is defeated, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the Duke of Qi are afraid of losing their lives.

And once the Spanish continue to attack the city, God knows whether the Warrior Battalion can withstand it.

Even if they have confidence in the Warrior Camp, the stakes are very high and not trivial.

What worried them the most was that His Highness the Crown Prince was leading the Changping Guards. Among the armies of the Ming Dynasty, the Changping Guards were like ants. Not to mention everyone, even Emperor Hongzhi would not repay him too much. Big expectations.

Emperor Hongzhi said: “The matter is urgent. Immediately order the warrior battalion to prepare for the attack.”

“Your Majesty, please do not open the city gate. Once the city is opened for a decisive battle, what will happen if the Spaniards enter the city? Your Majesty is a man of ten thousand gold, and there is no room for any mistakes. “

Yes, Your Majesty… you must not enter the city.”

Emperor Hongzhi was shaking with anger.

He felt that he might die soon.

Sooner or later, Zhu Houzhao will be angry to death.

He gritted his teeth and stared at the city.

The Spanish artillery fell into the Changping Guards’ formation like a hail of bullets.

Every time it fell, Emperor Hongzhi’s heart skipped a beat. God knows whether it hit Zhu Houzhao on the head.

But at this moment…

boom, boom…

the Changping Guard Artillery Team began to fight back.

Although they had been practicing day and night, they were still a little panicked when they encountered such an emergency situation. Dozens of artillery pieces roared.

At this moment, the earth seemed to be shaking.

Emperor Hongzhi’s heart jumped even more.

In mid-air, cannonballs with tail flames headed towards the Spanish phalanx.

Then, the shells fell.

Boom…

the explosive bomb…

after landing, the explosion started again.

The nearby Spaniards were instantly blown away by air waves, smoke and shrapnel, and dozens of them fell to the ground.

The power of this explosive bomb caused some confusion in the Franco’s queue.

It’s so powerful that it kills one piece at a time.

Fortunately, the accuracy of Changpingwei’s artillery is not good, and it seems that… it needs to be recalibrated.

Rumble…

the artillery is still roaring.

At this time, Sir Francisco began to frown, and he noticed something not good.

“They can continue to attack despite our artillery fire. Sir, what is going on? Didn’t you say that their army will collapse at the first touch?”

The foundation of the army lies in organization. A well-organized army can do Don’t panic when in danger, attack in an orderly manner, and accomplish your set goals.

Therefore, some armies will collapse as soon as they come into contact and suffer casualties. The elite army can still maintain an orderly formation in an environment under heavy artillery fire.

At this time, Sir Francisco realized that the Ming army in front of him was not simple. He turned back fiercely and roared at Wang Xizuo.

But he found that behind him…

“…”

Francisco Peerless was a little confused.

He actually started to feel dazed.

Where are the people.

He was still here just now, a nice, living person.

Now…where has he gone.

“…”

Sir Francisco first went from puzzled to furious. Then, he gritted his teeth and uttered curses that were inappropriate for his status. He raised his telescope and looked around. Then, he saw a figure running faster than a rabbit more than two hundred steps away.

“…”

“Damn LIUMANG, liar!”

Sir Francisco felt desperate at this moment.

But reality no longer allowed him to pursue Wang Xizuo.

Because… the infantry on both sides have begun to contact each other, getting closer and closer, and they can almost see each other’s faces.

One hundred and fifty steps!

The Spanish infantry continued to advance. They began to taste the power of Changpingwei’s artillery. After the first test firing, they recalibrated and became more and more proficient with this artillery.

One dozen and one is accurate!

(End of chapter)