Chapter 18: Divided Troops

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  What is strange, however, is that the rebels did not retreat and seemed to be waiting for reinforcements. This is indeed strange, as the rebel forces totaled only over 20,000 men, who had to contend with the Sichuan army in Lhasa and Shigatse, and having used 8,000 of them in an ambush, this should have been the limit of their military strength.

  Who would have thought that the rebels would surround us on all sides, waiting for reinforcements? Now that things are at this stage, even if there were reinforcements, what could they do to save me?

  For a moment I thought of what the captive said last night, the rebels had several large cannons, but due to the rugged road, they were not transported, and the situation is now quite clear.

  Immediately report to General Yin Da and Tao Tuanzuo, while letting the whole regiment build solid fortifications, on the other hand, inspecting the artillery, preparing for the subsequent artillery battle. ?? First shot 18

  At dawn, the rebels launched another offensive, with the rebel artillery opening fire first.

  It was astonishing that the rebels were equipped with quick-firing guns, whose firepower far surpassed that of my small artillery unit. From a distance of three or four miles away, they began to shell our troops.

  At this time, General Yin was directing the battle on the artillery formation site. Seeing the rebel army's cannon fire, he repeatedly asked the artillery formation to open fire and counterattack. Yang Xing had no choice but to reply: "General, the rebel army's cannons are far superior to our small steel cannons, with a range of several miles, they must be large cannons. Our artillery formations are mainly equipped with small steel cannons, with a range of only over 2,000 meters, so it is only possible for them to attack us, and there is no reason for us to attack them."

  Yin Daidu heard this and snorted several times, saying: "The British are supporting the Dalai Lama with all their might, even providing several large-caliber cannons with such a long range. It seems that the Tibetan unrest will not be resolved in the short term."

  Yang Xing pointed to the rebel artillery position and said to Yin Changheng, the Grand General: "Grand General, although the rebels are bombarding enthusiastically, their artillery is clearly unfamiliar. Look, they fired several rounds in a row, but only one hit our army's position, causing very limited personnel losses."

  Yin Changheng took a look and felt slightly relieved.

  However, being bombarded by the enemy all the time is not reasonable. After careful consideration, Yang Xing presented a plan to Yin Changheng: "General, we don't have to passively withstand the beating. If you can send us on our way and reach that small hill, oh, it's Longyanwo Liangzi, then not only can we form an angle with the main army, but also threaten the safety of the rebel army's flank. More importantly, as long as a few small steel cannons are set up in a certain place, they can flatten the rebel artillery position."

  Yin Changheng took a look and frowned, saying: ***, we retreated too far back. If the bandits occupy Changyanwo Liangzi, not to mention this quick-firing cannon, even if they set up small steel cannons anywhere, they can bombard us fiercely, in which case we'll only be able to passively take the beating.

  Yin Changheng was overjoyed and immediately decided to withdraw two infantry companies under Yang Xing's command to deal with the rebel artillery positions.

  In a moment, two infantry regiment commanders rushed over. Yang Xing handed the telescope to the two regiment commanders and said: "The Tibetan artillery is indeed inaccurate, but they keep bombarding us, which is a shame for my artillery and also brings trouble to all of you. The Grand Commander has given an order, I wonder if you two brothers can escort my artillery for a while?"

  Seeing General Yin standing beside them, the two battalion commanders dared not disobey and immediately let Yang Xing put his mind at ease, but with orders, they must obey.

  Yang Xing immediately explained his tactics to the two battalion commanders, and he led the two battalions forward under the cover of darkness, secretly detouring to the west side of the long rock cave, setting up small cannons, and fiercely bombarding the rebel army's artillery positions. This not only could flatten the rebel army's artillery positions but also threaten Zang Jun's flank, forcing him to divide his troops and unable to focus on a decisive battle with our army.

  The two of them listened and although they felt that this plan was overly bold, sneaking two miles to avoid being discovered by the enemy and then threatening their flank, they looked at each other with concern.

  But seeing the fierce-looking General Yoon Chang-hyeon beside him, he steeled himself and agreed.

  Thus, with two artillery platoons and two infantry companies, they marched around in a circle, heading towards the small hill occupied by the enemy.

  It was quite smooth at first, but in the last 200 meters, due to the dispersal of the crowd, he was unexpectedly discovered by Zong Jun while exercising.

  Zhang Fei felt that the Shu army was making a move on his flank, threatening the safety of his own flank. This made him uneasy and he ordered his troops to be on high alert.

  Since the enemy had already discovered our army's intention, he immediately left two infantry companies on the mountain waist, built fortifications on the slope, and led two artillery teams to climb up the slope. In a moment, they quickly set up small steel cannons, aiming at the rebel artillery position one mile away.

  Yang Xing personally operated the small steel cannon, firing three rounds in a row. Before the enemy had fully adjusted their shooting parameters, the Sichuan army's artillery shells landed on the rebel artillery positions, causing chaos and panic among the rebels, who were unable to counterattack for half a day.

  Through the telescope, Yang Xing saw waves of flames on the rebel camp, and he ordered the artillery to fire freely, regardless of the hundreds of Tibetans who were frantically attacking Liangzi Canyon. Seeing the waves of firelight and smoke on the rebel camp, he felt particularly comfortable, and then adjusted the shooting parameters to bombard the rebels who were attacking Liangzi Canyon.

  Because Changyan Woliangzi is nearly a kilometer away from E Langgang, the small cannons of E Langgang just barely reached it to attack the rebel forces that were besieging Changyan Woliangzi.

  However, after all, the number of rebels was too large, and the Tibetans were born to be barbaric. In a short time, my Longyanwo Liangzi Mountain waist array was in a state of turmoil.

  Upon hearing the communication soldier's report, the rebel army attacked with unusual ferocity, completely disregarding our side's interception. Zhang Yanweng and Liang Ziming rushed over fiercely, and there were heavy casualties at the front. Two infantry company commanders successively asked Yang Xing for reinforcements.

  Reinforcements, Yang Xing pouted, he only led two artillery teams, what reinforcements.

  But through the telescope I saw hundreds of rebel troops swarming towards my position, and my two infantry companies were at a disadvantage in front of an absolutely superior enemy.

  After a moment of contemplation, Yang Xing let Sanpailang Wang Sima take charge of coordinating the two artillery teams to provide firepower support for the front, while he himself led a team of over 10 people to rush there.

  When I arrived at the blocking position, I saw that the Tibetans, regardless of my artillery bombardment, were densely packed and charging to within 200 meters of the position. Seeing that the Sichuan army's morale was unstable, many soldiers were looking at the rebels who were holding shiny rifles, shouting, with distorted faces, and looking ferocious and evil, some even wanted to retreat.

  Infantry company commander Zhu pointed at the Tibetans in front of him and said, "Commander Zhang, let's retreat. The Tibetan forces are too strong, with about 500 people charging at us, we can't hold on."

  Yang Xing laughed and said: Zhu Lianchang, the Tibetans are barbaric, but they don't think when fighting, which is not a problem. 200 meters away, there are only a few good marksmen who can hit the enemy? Let the brothers with good marksmanship continue to shoot, so as to pull the Tibetans closer. When they approach our position at 50 meters, everyone will listen to my command and fire together. When the main force of the Tibetans approaches our position within 10 meters, collectively use hand grenades to blast for me. Tell everyone that each person must throw away at least two hand grenades, and then charge with me together.

  Yang Xing said so, Zhu Lian changed his face and said: Yang Lianchang, putting the Tujiazi at 50 meters, isn't it too close?

  Yang Xing laughed and said, "Zhu Lianchang, look, now that everyone is 200 meters apart and shooting at each other, how many can actually hit and kill or injure each other? But if we put them at a distance of 50 meters, with such huge bodies, aren't they just live targets? At that time, our fierce shooting will surely make the Tibetans tremble with fear.

  Zhang Lianchang hesitated and said: Yang Lianchang, I'm afraid of putting the Tibetan bandits at such a close distance, it may have an impact on the brothers' morale.

  Yang Xing laughed and said: "There's no impact, that's impossible. But this still requires us to set a good example, stabilize the military morale, and boost the brothers' fighting spirit. As long as we start fighting, after the initial tension, everyone will inevitably become more confident."

  Seeing Yang Xing's determined expression, Zhu Lianchang immediately went down to convey the order. In less than a moment, except for dozens of guns, the gunfire on the position became sparse.

  The gunfire on the mountain ridge in front of me became more and more sparse, and the Tibetans opposite were extremely excited, holding shiny rifles and rushing towards my position in a dense formation.

  Yang Xing looked at the rebels below, appearing exceptionally calm, and chatted with several soldiers around him in a low voice: "Dog Wa Zi, with so many Tibetans hiding, are you afraid?"

  The dog's face turned red, opened his mouth, and finally squeezed out a sentence: Lian Chang, I'm not afraid of the turtle hiding the barbarian.

  Patting his shoulder and laughing: What's wrong, dog boy? Aren't there many people in front of us? There are more than 500 people, while we have only over 200 people.

  The puppy's face turned even redder, stuttering, unsure of what to say.

  Liu Mazi beside him said: Report to Comrade Commander, because the Tujia people are uncivilized and ignorant, while we are smarter than them.

  Yang Xing laughed and said: Alright, everyone, don't hold back, these barbarians are rushing towards us in such a dense formation. Soon they will know our strength, and when the time comes, we will make them bleed rivers. ?? First release on Chapter 18

  The puppy was greatly surprised and said: Lian Chang, can you?

  Yang Xing burst out laughing, pointing to a place 50 meters ahead and asked in a low voice: Dog Wa Zi, when the Tibetan mastiff reaches that position later, can you take it down with one shot?

  The dog's face relaxed and said: Lian Chang, at such a close distance, with such a big person, if I couldn't even take down a Tibetan mastiff that ran to such a close distance, then I'd be an idiot.

  Everyone burst out laughing, and the atmosphere on the entire battlefield no longer felt so heavy.

  As the rebels disregarded my artillery bombardment and ignored the dozens of rapid-firing guns on my position, swarming towards me in dense crowds, Yang Xing appeared exceptionally calm. As the rebels were still a hundred meters away from my position, he lay sideways in the fortifications, his face filled with smiles.

  Liu Ma Zi laughed loudly and said: "Commander Lian, since the Tufan barbarians are so close, why don't we attack?"

  Yang Xing shook his head and said, "Turtle son, why can't you listen? I just told you to wait until the Tuzi gets within 50 meters before shooting. At such a far distance, it's not worth shooting."

  Liu Ma's eyes were filled with suspicion, staring at the Tibetan mastiff in front of him, breathing rapidly.

  When the Tibetan bandits were only 80 meters away, Zhu Lianchang anxiously asked: Yang Lianchang, give the order, the Tibetan bandits are very close, hit one and make it a sure shot.

  Yang Xing carefully looked at the enemy in front of him and smiled: Don't rush, let the brothers take good aim, when I give the order, one person will take down one Tufan dog, tell the brothers that no one can be a coward.

  Zhu Lianchang's expression looked a bit urgent, but he still let people pass on the message.

  When the Tibetan bandits rushed to a distance of 60 meters, the entire battlefield was quiet except for two rifles firing somewhere and everyone's urgent breathing sounds.

  Zhang Lianzhang's face was covered in sweat, and he looked nervously at the dense rebel army, saying: "Commander Yang, give the order, if we don't fight now it will be too late."

  Yang Xing laughed and said: Old Zhang, wipe your sweat. Order the brothers to aim at one of the Tibetan bandits each, listen to my command, five, four, three, two, one, give it to me.

  He immediately raised his pistol and fired a shot, hitting one of the rebel leaders in the face and knocking him to the ground.

  The whole battlefield was filled with gunfire, and the Sichuan soldiers who had been suffocated for a long time raised their Hanyang rifles and fired fiercely at the Zong army in front of them.

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