Desert Eagle Suletan Khan

Chapter 367 Who dares to challenge David Bingfeng (Part )
The artillery of this era only had some simple aiming devices. A longitudinal line was added in the center directly above the muzzle for aiming. Later, rear sights and front sights were installed. Western artillery was also equipped with plumbs and levels. In the 17th century At that time, with the emergence of telescopes, aiming instruments appeared. However, it can only be done visually. Experienced gunners rely on experience and visual inspection to adjust the pitch angle of the gun through the up and down movement of the gun trunnion, shoot at the target, and then make corrections to the gun according to the hit point.

The ancients were very smart and introduced the concept of "number of steps", which is also the "range", when measuring. Although it does not have the function of long-distance positioning and striking of targets, it can carry out rough strikes. Because of the emperor's attention, most of the Guards' homemade artillery were equipped with rear sights and front sights, which could barely guarantee that they would not miss the target. As for accuracy, they had to rely on the experience of the gunners. Fortunately, the Guardsmen were mostly veterans of many battles and had many experienced gunners, so their artillery fire was accurate and fast.

When fighting a large army, accuracy doesn't mean much. What matters is shooting fast. Although the cannon is only a small-caliber artillery, and its power is not much greater than that of a large-caliber bird gun, it can kill a large number of enemy horses after being loaded with shotshells. The range is also long, and the Guards gunners can reload ammunition quickly. In artillery battles China clearly has the upper hand. Hundreds of Tohite soldiers were killed and wounded by artillery shells, while only dozens of Guardsmen were killed or wounded in the artillery fire.

Although this number was miniscule compared to the numbers of the two armies, the seemingly earth-shattering artillery fire lowered the morale of He Tohuite's troops. The timid soldiers began to fear and the charging speed slowed down.

"Damn it! I didn't expect the Guards to have so many cannons." Ombu Erdeni clenched his fists. But he did not admit defeat, but placed his hope on his six hundred heavily armored cavalry. The impact of heavy armor was far beyond what light cavalry could withstand. Before the battle, he had observed that the guards were all light cavalry and had no heavy armor. As long as they rushed up to engage in a melee, the artillery would be useless. His heavy armor would definitely kill the guards and make them bleed. into a river.

"Drive~drive~drive~"

Bu and Artu controlled the horses with their legs while commanding the first group of two thousand warriors to charge.

Hundreds of enemy cavalry rushed towards them, all of them large and tall horses. Both men and horses were wearing armor, and they were all using heavy weapons such as hammers, axes, and maces.

"Heavy armor?" Bu and Artu were stunned, and took out the three-eyed gun from their backs.

This kind of blunderbuss is imitated the three-eyed blunderbuss of the Ming Dynasty. Although the blunderbuss has a short barrel, is difficult to aim, has a short range, and is time-consuming to reload, it is extremely powerful in close combat. It can destroy a target within thirty steps (49.05 meters). Heavily armored, and capable of firing continuously. During the Chongzhen period, the Ming army in the north was equipped with a large number of these weapons. Emperor Qianyuan thought that the Guards needed a firecracker suitable for cavalry, so he made some. The King of Liao was the emperor's younger brother, and his troops were well-equipped with two thousand rods, all of which were assigned to the first formation. Unlike the Ming army who liked to use three-eyed muskets to shoot in formation, the Guardsmen liked to use three-eyed guns to shoot from horseback when charging. In order to solve the problem of shooting accuracy, they often used shotguns and fired three consecutive rounds after approaching.

Bu and Altu took a look at the heavy armor of an enemy. Even the enemy's men and horses were covered in armor. They couldn't see their faces, only their ferocious eyes. The sledgehammer in their hands was probably forty or fifty kilograms. , roaring towards him.

He twisted the three match ropes of the three-eyed gun together, estimated that he had reached thirty steps, and lit the match ropes. The distance is already very close, and you can clearly feel the cold light in the other person's eyes.

"Bah~bah~bah~"

The first two shots missed. When the third shot was fired, the heavy armor stopped, blood flowed out, and it fell slumped. Within thirty steps (49.05 meters), heavy armor can be broken, and it is indeed not an illusion.

Another heavy rider came forward and struck down fiercely with an axe. He turned slightly, dodged the axe, and hit the enemy's back hard with the three-eyed gun in his hand, knocking the opponent staggering. Taking advantage of the opponent's confusion, he changed into a spear and stabbed the opponent's horse in the leg. The horse screamed and fell to the ground together with the knight.

Under the fire of two thousand three-eyed muskets, the six hundred heavy armors quickly suffered most of their casualties, losing their ability to conduct intensive assaults.

The well-trained first line of the Guards faced the enemy in units of hundreds. With the tragic casualties of 600 heavy armors, the first line of Hetuohite Army quickly collapsed.

Buhe Artu led his troops to charge towards the enemy's second formation. The second, third, fourth, and fifth formations of the Guards quickly followed up, and the second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth formations of the Tohuite Army also arrived. .

The two sides quickly passed through the formation, then turned around and collided again. The Guardsmen have experienced more bloody battles, are more elite, and can restore their formation faster after being penetrated.

"Follow me and chop down the enemy's flags," Sumur shouted, slashing down the sword in his hand, cutting the enemy in half. "Watch where my horse's head is headed," he roared again, regardless of it, he rushed towards the great banner of He Tuohuite's army.

Ombu Erdeni was hurriedly commanding his men to restore their formation. Suddenly, he saw the guards rushing towards him fiercely. He did not expect that the enemy's formation would be restored so quickly. No wonder that boy Sultan was able to unify Oirat. It was really amazing. Fight with powerful soldiers!
"Brother, our army's formation is in chaos, retreat quickly, otherwise it will be too late," Hang Tudai came looking for him in a hurry.

"Where are Yumhagas mother and son?" Ombul Erdeni asked his third brother Gonbuyilden.

"It was disrupted just now. I can't find him in the chaos." Gunbuyilden's face turned red.

"Alas! Something big will happen to you." Ombul Erdeni was so angry that he said harsh words to his younger brother, and angrily ordered the entire army to retreat.

When the retreat order was given, the Tohuite troops lost their fighting spirit and fled one after another, leaving their backs to be hacked by the guards.

Because he was scolded by his brother, Gonbuyilden did not run away, but took the initiative to stay behind and wash away his shame. When they encounter Sumur, they should capture the king first. If he kills the king of Liao, he might be able to turn defeat into victory. Thinking of this, he swung the axe.

"Let go", the opponent avoided the axe's movement, and the tip of the knife hit the body of the axe. Gunbu Elden suddenly felt a sharp pain in the tiger's mouth, and the ax fell to the ground.

"Come down", Sumur snorted coldly, swept him down with the back of his sword, and before he could struggle, he was tied up by King Liao's bodyguards.

"Have you found Yumhagasi's mother and son?" The King of Liao did not forget his mission.

"Your Highness, someone saw them fleeing toward the northeast," someone reported.

"Follow me," Sumur chuckled, leading his bodyguard to gallop toward the northeast.

At this time, there were only fifty or sixty attendants left around Yumhagasi. She was riding a white horse and galloping hard. Next to her, Sengge was riding a black horse and followed steadily behind. A stout guard was holding Nian in his arms. Young Galdan.

"God bless me, I will be safe if I escape into the Altai Mountains while the Guards are fighting with the Tohuite tribe and have no time to care about us," she comforted herself.

"Ouch~ow~ow~"

A terrifying wolf howl came from behind, and a devil holding a machete and wearing a black cloak rushed closer and closer.

(End of this chapter)