Ming Zuo

Chapter 936 Changes in tactics
The battle report of the scout battle was also passed on to the headquarters of the Fourth Division. The results of the confrontation made all the commanders look solemn.

"It is said that the Jurchens are ignorant and backward, but this learning speed is really fast!"

Bai Xiaoqi raised the battle report, tsk-tsk admiringly.

"The battle reports say that the Jurchens' scouts are covered in leaves, and sometimes they can lurk in the dark without moving for a day and a night. They can even control their breathing, and the beasts passing by will not be disturbed."

Among other things, this method of camouflaging with leaves must have been learned from Xia Jun.

Le Xinfeng was also terrified.

"If it weren't for the fact that the Jurchens don't know the art of oil paint and their skin is shiny, our losses would be even greater."

Huanglong took out an arrow and showed it to everyone.

"The Jurchens' arrows are sharper than the previous style, and this triangle is already very standard. Especially the edged parts on both sides are definitely polished by master craftsmen. Our cotton armor can definitely block the arrow within thirty steps. Can't stand such an arrow."

For this, Zuo Dai has the most say.

"Don't talk about cotton armor, even chain mail will definitely die within this distance."

Sui Zhizhong couldn't help asking: "Should we withdraw the scouts?"

Liu Yiyuan immediately vetoed it.

"No. Once we do that, we will become blind and deaf, and we can only defend passively. With such a long line of defense, if the enemy moves at will, there will be omissions sooner or later. No matter how difficult it is, we must maintain situational awareness of the Qing army .”

Liu Yiyuan's attitude was recognized by Zuo Menggeng.

"There will inevitably be sacrifices on the battlefield, and the enemy's progress is also predictable. We can't be afraid just because the enemy has become stronger. We have to figure out how to make ourselves stronger. Only in this way, To always win."

Xia Jun's generals immediately became awe-inspiring, and all the thoughts that should not have been dissipated.

In the mountains, forests and wilderness of North Korea, the tragic scouting battle has never stopped. The Xia army and the Qing army have always maintained a one-to-eight exchange ratio.

As the number of casualties increased, the command levels on both sides were all terrified.But both sides are strong-willed people, and they will not choose to give in at all.

Although it is the frontal battlefield that determines the outcome, the control of these surrounding areas is the key to determining the outcome.

"Send an order back to Shandong and let the special forces come over."

Feeling that the scouts of the Fourth Division were struggling a bit, Zuo Menggeng decided to put in his strength.

A special battlefield is a good place for special forces to show their talents.

If the scouts of the Qing army thought that Xia Jun's methods were all there was, then they would definitely suffer a big loss in the future.

On the first day of March, Hauge led the main force of the Qing army and finally arrived at the bank of the Nakdong River.

He settled down in a small town in the north of the river, and at the same time sent Nomutu, Haizhu, and Baxiye, the first chief of staff, to lead [-] troops across the Nakdong River and set up a camp on the south bank.

The place where Hauge is stationed is only a small river away from Jinjingshan City, where Bai Xiaoqi's headquarters is located.

This small river is a tributary of the Nakdong River, which naturally divides this place into two parts, east and west.

It can be seen from the west bank that Xia Jun's fortifications spread from the river to the whole mountain.Although it looks messy, every vital point is stuck.

If the Qing army wants to pass from now on, it must fight fortifications one after another.

Hauge's scalp felt numb, so of course he didn't dare to attack blindly.

Not only did he stop the army, but he also began digging a trench on the west bank of the creek.

The trenches scattered horizontally and vertically spread all over the plain, as if a chessboard was drawn on the earth.Not only that, but the Qing army also introduced river water into many trenches. It is believed that if someone falls into it, it will be difficult to climb out without being drowned.

On Jinjing Mountain, Bai Xiaoqi saw all the actions of the Qing army through the binoculars.

"Since when has Hauge been so cautious? Don't think about victory, but think about defeat first. He really has the true qualities of a famous general."

The generals of the Fourth Division all gathered here for a meeting, and everyone looked solemn when they saw the actions of the Qing army.

"Haoge is obviously waiting for the other two groups of soldiers and horses, and will never attack alone. But the more this is the case, the greater the pressure on us."

Xiang Zuolin began to think about the solution.

Their [-]th Regiment is deployed here, and it is the main force facing Hauge.Now meeting such a difficult opponent, I scratched my head.

Compared with the officers of the [-]th Regiment, Bai Xiaoqi was very indifferent.

"Tell the artillerymen to fire five rounds on those ditches, and hit harder."

Seeing the messenger run away, Le Xinfeng somewhat disagreed.

"These trenches are obviously dug very deep, the effect of the shelling will not be very good, right?"

Bai Xiaoqi chuckled, extravagantly treacherous.

"What you want is that the effect is not good."

He let everyone get closer, and said loudly amidst the rumble of cannons: "The Qing army ran to dig trenches right under our noses, and would definitely prevent us from counterattacking. Now we have carried out fierce artillery strikes. Although the effect is not good, if you It's Hauge, what do you think?"

This question surprised everyone.

Lu Zhiqian put himself into the role.

"If I were Hauge, I should be greatly relieved. Since these trenches can withstand artillery fire, they are in a situation where they can attack and defend. At least they don't have to worry about failure."

Bai Chick's fist hit the table heavily.

"This is our chance."

He looked at Huanglong.

"Chief of Staff, is the mapping of the enemy positions complete?"

Huang Long returned to the staff headquarters and brought back a detailed topographical map after a while.

This is the trench deployment map of the Qing army completed by the surveying and mapping staff.

Hauge only thought about using the trench to complete the advance and fortifications, but he didn't expect that Xia Jun was overhead, so he could see the situation of the trench completely.

If it is the army of this era, even if you look at it, it will be nothing.But Xia Jun was taught by Zuo Menggeng, and he is good at topographic surveying and mapping.

So while the Qing army was digging, Xia Jun's staff marked it on the map.

It can be said that Xia Jun even surpassed many Qing troops in grasping the situation of these trenches.

"Haug must have thought that we had no other choice. In that case, let's give him a surprise attack tonight. Let him understand how the battle is fought."

Everyone's eyes brightened.

Although the task of the Fourth Division in Busan is defense, defense can be divided into passive defense and active defense.

As long as it can effectively attack the enemy, it is not impossible to take the initiative to attack.

Especially now that the Qing army's foothold is not stable, and Bai Xiaoqi has played another trick of deceit, maybe the night attack will have a miraculous effect.

Xia Jun's generals are all bold and bold, and they don't care about the consequences of a failed night attack.

Under the auspices of Bai Xiaoqi, the fourteenth regiment divided into two battalions and began intensive preparations.

(End of this chapter)