The more the Ming Army's desire to kill grew, the faster the musketeers reloaded the ammunition and sped up the cycle of the three-stage shot.
The continuous firepower and the accurate fixed-point shooting of the three hundred longer-bore muskets made the Northern Barbarians even more chaotic. They couldn't even organize a group of people to charge into the formation. This was because the musketeers only targeted the soldiers they could see. The old and weak had no one to lead them and could only be killed one by one by the muskets.
However, there were more and more Northern Barbarians charging over. Those at the back didn't understand the situation and didn't dare to go back because there were cavalry chasing them. Those at the front also didn't dare to charge because there was a net of death in front of them. For a moment, the Northern Barbarians gathered together, pushing and shoving. They didn't know whether to advance or retreat.
Seeing this, Wang Hui immediately raised his sword and shouted, "Formation! Rise! Line up like a wall! Twenty steps! "
If you don't come this way, we'll go to your side. Wang Hui decisively ordered the formation to advance twenty steps. Accompanied by the shouts of the Ming Army, the formation moved forward slowly.
The soldiers with hearts of stone didn't waver in the face of the dead bodies and blood at their feet. The shield-bearers would naturally push away the bodies that blocked their advance. Those who didn't die would naturally be stabbed to death by the musketeers, ending their pain.
Following Wang Hui's order, those who squatted down still squatted down and weren't affected at all.
"Raise the muskets! Fire!!! "
Another round of shooting. The pushing and shouting Northern Barbarians were once again hit by the muskets. There were countless casualties and wails everywhere.
Looking at the battle at such a close distance, Xu Guangqi was so shocked that he could only breathe instinctively. All other movements stopped.
He was like a statue as he looked at the Zhennan Army's smooth and precise movements and powerful combat power. They also had a will that was as strong as steel. It was as if any enemy that stood in their way could only die, regardless if they were old, weak, women or children.
This kind of musketeer army could really create miracles. Xiao Ruxun's battle results weren't exaggerated at all. They were all fought by themselves! This army was a completely different concept from the old masters and sly soldiers back home. Those sly soldiers would probably gather fifty thousand people and still wouldn't be a match for this iron army.
This army didn't show any signs of fear. They moved according to the general's orders. Be it advancing, fighting, or clearing obstacles. They obeyed orders strictly. This was an art of battle command!
Many generals had repeatedly stated the importance of the army obeying orders. However, Xu Guangqi still didn't understand what it meant by obeying orders. Today, he saw that they didn't fight for merits or kill. he only fought strictly according to the general's orders. Today, he had seen it. How much effort and money would be the training of this army?
It was no wonder that there were rumors in the capital that Hsiao Jixin had three unique skills. One was firearms, one was training soldiers, and the last was leading soldiers.
Everyone in Daming knew that firearms were unique. Xiao Ruxun had buried twenty thousand kilograms of gunpowder under the high and deep city walls of Ningxia. He then detonated it and overturned a section of the city wall that was dozens of feet long, quelling Bo Bai's rebellion in one fell swoop. The civil and military officials who had personally witnessed the scene described it as "overturning a huge city like tearing a piece of paper." That was how Xiao Ruxun's firearms were unique. Today, Xu Guangqi also saw it.
After that was training and leading the troops. Everyone said that Xiao Ruxun's ability to train and lead troops was not only reflected in the unparalleled Ningxia Firearms Camp, but also when he was commanding the various provinces' armies. He was actually able to coordinate the various provinces' armies, move in unison, and achieve the degree of strict obedience, making the various armies willingly submit to him and listen to his orders. This was simply inconceivable.
But he did it. Xu Guangqi also saw it.
Therefore, Xu Guangqi was fortunate to witness Xiao Ruxun's three unique skills today. These two unique skills were reflected in the battle of the troops in front of him. There were less than three thousand people, but they were able to beat the endless black mass of Northern Barbarians until they were wailing like ghosts and howling like wolves. They were so stunned that they did not dare to take a step forward. They even took the initiative to advance and used their numbers to force the enemy to retreat.
What kind of obedience and obedience was this?
When had the Ming Dynasty Army ever been so strong when facing the Northern Barbarians?
Even if the enemy had the old, weak, women, and children, was this something a normal army could do?
It was no wonder that this person could make the entire court make an exception for him. As a military general, only civil officials with the title of Minister of War and Assistant Minister could take up the position of Governor. This was the first time since the establishment of the Governor System in Daming.
This person was indeed a famous general. No, not a famous general, but a famous marshal! A marshal who could command a famous general!
It was easy to get a thousand troops, but difficult to find a general. It was easy to get a thousand generals, but difficult to find a marshal!
With such a marshal, Daming could train and lead troops. What was there to worry about?
Xu Guangqi could not help but ask himself this.
He had to admit that he felt that what he did was right. He vaguely felt that what he was doing now was meaningful because he was following a person who was destined to be extraordinary. He saw this person's actions and saw him moving forward step by step. Although he didn't agree with some of his actions, it didn't diminish his desire to learn.
This person was truly worthy of following him like this!
This thought suddenly appeared in Xu Guangqi's mind.
The firing of the firearms and the pursuit of the cavalry forced the Northern Barbarians into a desperate situation. There were fierce tigers in front of them and pursuers behind them. In the chaos, someone finally lost his mind and chose to charge forward.
Even though he was quickly killed, his howl still motivated many people. As a result, even more people lost their minds and roared as they charged towards the firearms array. Even though they were quickly killed, they were quickly killed.
However, they soon discovered a way to use corpses to block the firearms. Thus, a group of people acted as if they had encountered something extremely lucky. They picked up the corpses of their dead comrades and charged forward without a care for their lives. The effectiveness of the firearms was greatly reduced. Wang Hui immediately ordered the musketeers to retreat to the back while the gunners and shieldbearers stood their ground and prepared to engage in melee combat.
Facing the cavalry's charge, the Zhennan Army did not retreat, let alone this motley crew.
Refugees were not refugees, and the army was not an army. How long could these people who only relied on their will to survive last?
It was not that people who relied on their will to survive had no fear, but that they temporarily covered up their fear. Was this kind of courage really invincible?
At least in the face of an iron army like the Zhennan Army, it was a joke.
Long spears that flashed with cold light were waiting for these people to come forward to die.
Even at this time, the flintlock musketeers did not stop shooting. Their bullets had stronger lethality and penetrative power. The angles were also more tricky. These people who were charging forward with the corpses of their comrades were still not their opponents.
Gunshots rang out continuously and people died continuously. However, they all thought that as long as they charged forward, they would be able to survive. Thus, they picked up their weapons and charged forward with the corpses. However, when they approached the front of the Ming Army's formation, they were suddenly pierced by long spears and lost their lives.
Perhaps they did not think that they would die like this. However, it did not matter. More people were following them.
There were people who approached the formation continuously and were pierced to death by long spears. These people's level of training and attack power were obviously not as good as the cavalry that had charged previously. Moreover, the formation was circular and had no way of retreat.
At present, the Ming Army did not have to worry about their shield formation being broken by the 'wall' of corpses. Seeing that the situation was not good, Wang Hui immediately gave the order to retreat a few steps. After the corpses were piled up, they would retreat a few more steps.
The cavalry's movements were not slow. This large group of Northern Barbarians had definitely attracted the attention of Li Rusong's cavalry. They would definitely chase after them and follow them. As long as they delayed their footsteps, none of them would be able to escape.
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