Gao Mingheng returned from the front line inspection. On the first day of May, Du Yinxi rushed from Nanjing to Shandong.

Although Du Yinxi came here, he represented the central government and Gao Huan, but did not participate in the command. He mainly conveyed Gao Huan's orders and did a good job in the Shandong response.

After all, before the troops moved, food and grass came first, and the war suddenly started in Shandong, and Gao Huan was not ready.

The elite imperial guards who were resting in Southern Zhili could only cross the river and advance north without waiting for food and supplies, and provide supplies to the prefectures and counties along the way.

Du Yinxi needed to arrive in Shandong first to prepare food and grass and military supplies for the army, otherwise the army would not be able to enter Hebei even if it arrived in Shandong.

In the headquarters of the Dezhou Governor's command, Du Yinxi said in a deep voice: "Great Governor, the king has approved your plan and believes that it is necessary to launch an attack immediately and try to prevent the Qing army from transferring supplies. Now the king has led 100,000 imperial guards north to support you in combat."

After hearing this, Gao Mingheng, Yuan Shizhong and others were excited. Since Gao Huan approved it, they could take action immediately.

Du Yinxi looked at everyone's expressions and asked with a smile: "Governor Gao, I heard that Haoge is in Hejian Mansion. I don't know if you are sure to defeat Haoge. After all, although the king sent troops, it would take half a month to arrive in Shandong to march urgently."

Gao Mingheng said in a deep voice: "Don't worry about blocking the government. This governor's plan does not require a head-on defeat of Haoge. The army only needs to tear a hole in Haoge's defense line, and Haoge will flee in panic."

Du Yinxi became interested, "I hope to hear the details!"

Gao Mingheng walked to the map and pointed to the map and said, "I just returned from the front line to investigate and found that the core of Haoge's defense was in Nanpi County. The Qing army's intention was to guard the canal, believing that as long as the canal is guarded, our army would find it difficult to advance north."

Du Yinxi nodded slightly, "Warning is about fighting logistics, and the weapons and food are all transported by the canal. Haoge's idea is correct."

Gao Mingheng continued: "The governor means that the infantry is feinted to attack Nanpi to attract Haoge's attention. The cavalry and the dragon cavalry tore a gap from the eastern line, then quickly advance northward, and head straight to Shanhaiguan, Juyongguan, and Jiliao section Great Wall, to prevent the Qing army from fleeing north. In addition, the commander Sun replied that he would send Chen Yongfu to lead his troops north along the eastern foot of Taihang, block the entrance to Taihang eight paths, and prevent the Qing army from retreating to Hedong."

Du Yinxi raised his eyebrows, "Governor Gao is a master of strategy, and Haoge will definitely flee without fighting when he sees this. Whether he can annihilate Haoge depends on whether he escapes first or we will block all passes first."

Gao Mingheng nodded, "Another point is when the king's reinforcements can arrive? After all, there are only more than 30,000 cavalry and dragon cavalry, and they still need to be dispersed to seize the various passes. It is difficult to stop Haoge for a long time after the troops are dispersed."

Du Yinxi nodded slightly, but then smiled and said, "No matter what, as long as he can break through Haoge's defense line, even if Haoge escapes, we will stop the Qing army from continuing to transfer the population and supplies of Hebei, weakening the strength of the Qing army."

Du Yinxi stared at the map and asked: "Looking at the signs on the map, the Qing army on the eastern front uses the Jidi River as the defense line, and there is also the Gongji River and the Machang River behind it. The 30,000 cavalry and dragon cavalry lack the ability to attack. Can we quickly break through the Qing army's defense line?"

When Haoge saw Liang's army breaking through the first line of defense, if he was decisive enough, he would definitely retreat from the south and north immediately.

Gao Mingheng was confident, "Do not discuss politics! I have a navy in Daliang! This governor ordered Huang Fei to stand by. Once the war begins, the navy advances north and drives behind the Qing army's defense line. As long as a battalion of soldiers is transported to the ashore and attack the Qing army's defense line from behind, he can cooperate with the cavalry to tear open the Qing army's defense line."

Du Yinxi's eyes lit up and he exclaimed: "Governor Gao is worthy of being the old governor. He can actually formulate such a strategy of cooperation in land and water. I think this battle is feasible!"

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On the second day of the fifth month, 60,000 Shandong Liangjun acted according to the plan.

Gao Mingheng led Yang Chengzu, Huang Long, Tang Tong, Jin Shenghuan and other generals, and led 30,000 infantry to bluff along the canal, pressing towards Nanpi, the center of the Qing army's defense line.

At the same time, Huang Fei led the Beiyang Navy, which had been established for less than two years, to ride the wind and waves in the Bohai Sea and prepare to land in Hebei.

Yuan Shizhong led 30,000 vanguards and set out to march northeastward bypassing Nanpi.

On the third day of May, the battle in the direction of Nanpi started first. With the convenience of the canal, the Liang army transported a large number of artillery to bombard the Qing army positions near Nanpi and the canal.

At this time, outside Nanpi City, the Liang army's artillery was lined up one after another, and more than 200 artillery smashed the Qing army's position. After one day, the Qing army's surface fortifications were smashed to pieces.

The Qing soldiers hid in the trenches with a medley gun, endured the shelling, and the soil fell on their bodies.

At the top of Nanpi City, Haoge used a thousand-mile mirror to see that the Liang army's cannon formation had been covered by gunpowder. He was shocked and scolded in a deep voice: "Gao Manzi is so rich."

Obai watched the Liang army's cannon bombardment like money, the roar of the cannons and the trembling of the city walls made the Qing Dynasty Batulu dumbfounded.

This is the largest shelling that Oboi has seen since his expedition, and this is only the strength of the Liang army's Shandong Front.

This made Oboi sigh, "Yes! Yuan Chonghuan didn't have so many cannons back then!"

The Qing army sighed for a while, and Haoge gritted his teeth and said, "Not afraid! We had expected that the Liang army's artillery was powerful and had already been prepared. Gao Mingheng had been bombing for so long, but he did not cause any damage to me. When his infantry charges, I will ask him to look good."

At this time, with the bombardment of artillery, a battalion of Liang soldiers pushed their shield chariots and began to approach the Qing army's positions.

Liang soldiers were in front of the roof of the shield, and the infantry holding swords and shields, and musketeers were hunched and followed the shield toward the shield.

This kind of shield car was the first to use by the Qing army. A wooden board was placed in front of the cart and a wet quilt was nailed on it. The muskets and bows could not be penetrated, just like a earthen tank, only the cannon could be overturned in one shot.

"The Southern Barbarians are coming!" In the Qing army's positions, the officers immediately shouted loudly when they saw the Liang army pressing up.

At this time, the Qing army's gunners pushed out three kilograms of field guns from the trench and entered the artillery position, bombarding Liang Jun's shield chariot from behind the bunker. The shells fell into the formation group and splashed out mounds of soil.

The soldiers of Liang army stood up and continued to advance under the bombardment of the Qing army's artillery and musket shooting.

When the Liang army began to feint attack Nanpi, Yuan Shizhong led 30,000 Liang troops to gallop north in the wilderness south of the river.

The cavalry were wearing breastplates and carrying long horse lances, escorting their wings. In the middle were a large number of dragoons wearing light armor and flintlock rifles, riding slowly, and field bronze cannons dragged by war horses.

Liang Jun, who was riding 30,000 horses, rolled northward, trampling on the ground with his horse's hooves, raising waves of yellow dust~~~~~~

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