Slaying the Qing: My Taiping Heavenly Kingdom

Senggelinqin could almost be considered the commander of the most powerful cavalry force in the Qing Dynasty at that time.

In addition to a group of cavalry from the Khorchin tribe, there were also cavalry from various Chahar tribes. Adding to this was a group of cavalry drawn from the Beijing garrison. The total force had reached tens of thousands.

In this era, this was already considered a very powerful cavalry force.

After all, the Eight Banners soldiers of today are not the same as they used to be.

After more than two hundred years of peace, the Eight Banners descendants had long lost the bravery of their ancestors. Under the Qing Dynasty's iron-barreled agriculture, these Eight Banners descendants were raised to be almost like pigs.

It was extremely difficult to be able to spare another cavalry force for battle.

"Hasn't the Taiping rebels' elite force just arrived in Yangzhou Prefecture? I will lead the cavalry to defeat them head-on outside Yangzhou City. Let the Taiping rebels inside Yangzhou City know that the reinforcements they have been waiting for are utterly insignificant in front of the iron cavalry of my Great Qing Dynasty."

After this battle, taking Yangzhou will surely be much easier!

Senggelinqin addressed the crowd.

The Taiping army held Yangzhou and several other cities.

The Qing army's offensive over two consecutive months had absolutely no effect.

In siege warfare, cavalry is basically useless.

This greatly angered Senggelinqin.

Having finally gotten a chance to play in the wild, he certainly wasn't going to let it go.

In the end, Dexing'a, the commander of the Jiangbei camp, did not refuse.

Since Senggelinqin wanted to test the strength of the Taiping Army's elite troops, he naturally supported him.

If Senggelinqin wins, that would be the best outcome.

They will be able to capture Yangzhou soon.

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Even though Senggelinqin won the most credit, Dexinga, as the commander, naturally also deserved credit.

If Senggelinqin fails, then all the blame can be placed on him. Even if he loses this battle, it will be understandable.

The other Qing generals naturally understood this as well, and no one raised any objections, much less tried to compete with Senggelinqin for credit.

"Father, Dexing'a and those Han generals are practically begging us to deal with the Taiping rebels' elite troops!"

Upon returning to the camp, Senggelinqin's eldest son, Boyannemohu, was filled with anger.

"I know exactly what they're up to. However, I have confidence in our cavalry. We will definitely defeat the Taiping rebels. Although they won a victory on the southern Jiangsu battlefield, it was because Hechun was too foolish."

The Taiping Rebellion had been going on for a long time and had caused great losses to the Qing Dynasty.

Meanwhile, the Han Chinese seized this opportunity to rise to power and gained considerable military control.

If things continue like this, will we still be able to rule the world peacefully?

The Menggu people, especially our Khorchin tribe, are bound together with the Qing Dynasty.

Once the Qing Dynasty falls, we will fall as well.

Therefore, our desperate fight is not only to help the Qing Dynasty, but also to help ourselves!

Senggelinqin was very intelligent, or rather, very farsighted.

The Menggu people had long been bound to the Qing Dynasty's war chariot.

During the more than two hundred years that the Qing Dynasty ruled the country, the Menggu people, especially the princes and nobles of the various Menggu tribes, also gained enormous benefits.

Once the Qing Dynasty is overthrown, will they, as members of the ruling class, have a good ending?

Therefore, they also had to go all out to annihilate the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom.

Boyan Nemohu nodded repeatedly, as he understood the same principle.

"Boyannemohu, you are my eldest son, and the most outstanding of all my sons. Tomorrow, you will lead our cavalry in the attack. We must show Dexing'a and the other generals that the Taiping rebels are no match for us."

At the same time, we must also deter the other Taiping rebels. Let them know that the Qing Dynasty's rule remains as stable as Mount Tai. Those peasants thinking they can overthrow the Qing Dynasty is utterly delusional!

Senggelinqin had a serious expression on his face.

"Your subject understands. Please rest assured, Father, your subject will definitely lead the army tomorrow and crush the Taiping rebels!" Boyan Nemohu was equally confident.

Boyan Nemohu is only twenty-one years old, a time when he is young and full of vigor.

His ancestor was Genghis Khan's younger brother.

From a young age, he was taught to fight for the glory of the Mengu people.

In addition, their cavalry was the most powerful cavalry in the entire East.

Even the once-arrogant Prince Yan of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, Qin Rigang, could only defend his city and temporarily avoid their onslaught.

Therefore, Boyan Nemohu paid even less attention to the Taiping Army.

On March 3, 1857, the 1st Infantry Division of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom's Imperial Guard Army advanced towards Yangzhou after crossing the Yangtze River.

That afternoon, less than twenty li from Yangzhou city.

The vanguard of the 1st Infantry Division, namely the 1st Infantry Regiment, encountered a large number of Qing cavalry.

Colonel Chen Tongfei, commander of the 1st Infantry Regiment, immediately ordered the entire regiment to enter combat readiness.

Three infantry battalions were deployed in a triangular formation.

In the middle are the artillery company and other directly subordinate units of the regimental headquarters.

The soldiers didn't even have time to dig trenches or other fortifications; they could only squat on the ground, raise their rifles, and aim at the approaching Qing cavalry.

Rows of Type 5 heavy machine guns were also pushed directly to the front.

Against fast and powerful cavalry, heavy machine guns with strong firepower are undoubtedly the main force.

At the same time, the Type 6 120mm mortars and Type 5 80mm mortars of each battalion and company were also set up.

The regimental artillery company's Type 6 75mm mountain guns also quickly prepared to fire.

"Have you notified the division headquarters?" Colonel Chen Tongfei asked.

"We've already sent people there. We originally intended to send a telegram, but we couldn't get in touch. The division headquarters should also be on the march. However, the division headquarters isn't too far from us, maybe ten kilometers at most," replied Lieutenant Colonel Zhou Xicheng, the regimental chief of staff.

Colonel Chen Tongfei nodded.

Despite facing a large number of Qing cavalry, Chen Tongfei was not intimidated.

Chen Tongfei, Zhou Xicheng, and others were all from orphanages.

Hong Tian often gave them lessons, mentioning that the cavalry had long since begun to decline.

Especially after the advent of automatic firepower such as heavy machine guns, cavalry simply could not break through the dense firepower of heavy machine guns.

Faced with overwhelming firepower, a cavalry charge is tantamount to suicide.

Unless you are caught off guard by a large-scale cavalry attack from the enemy.

Therefore, with the powerful firepower of the Imperial Guards, it would be impossible for the Qing cavalry to break through their defenses.

On the other side, Senggelinqin and his eldest son Boyannemohu led tens of thousands of cavalry to stop three kilometers away from the 1st Infantry Regiment of the 1st Infantry Division of the Imperial Guard.

"Father, we originally intended to launch a surprise attack. However, the Taiping spies discovered us," Boyan Nemohu reported.

"Then let's fight the Taiping rebels honorably. Let them know how powerful the Menggu cavalry is!" Senggelinqin said dismissively.

He knew that many people were paying attention to this battle.

Besides Dexing'a, the commander of the Jiangbei Camp behind them, and other generals, the Taiping generals in Yangzhou City were also paying close attention to this battle.

This battle has directly determined the outcome of the Jiangbei battlefield.

Therefore, they can only win, and absolutely cannot lose.

"Boyannemohu, lead the warriors in a charge! Our ancestors are watching over us from heaven, protecting us. We will surely defeat the Taiping rebels!" Senggelinqin gave the order.

"Your subject obeys!" Boyan Nemohu replied.

"Warriors of the Menggu tribes, warriors of the Qing Dynasty, charge!"

Boyan Nemohu roared.

He immediately took the lead and charged towards the hastily constructed defensive line of the 1st Infantry Regiment of the 1st Infantry Division of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom's Imperial Guard Corps.

"Da da, da da!"

The sound of horses' hooves pounding the ground was like a thunderclap.

The Imperial Guard soldiers were not intimidated.

They might be a little nervous, but at this moment they could only pick up their rifles and prepare for battle.

"Artillery company, open fire!" Colonel Chen Tongguang put down his binoculars.

"Boom! Boom!"

The six 75mm mountain guns quickly opened fire.

One cannonball after another struck the Qing cavalry ranks with pinpoint accuracy, exploding as they went.

The shockwave from the exploding shell knocked the surrounding Qing cavalrymen to the ground.

Shrapnel rained down, claiming the lives of these Qing soldiers.