Intensive gunfire once again enveloped Liaoyang City. Jierhalang knew very well that the final moment of decisive battle had arrived. He originally thought that relying on nearly 200,000 troops, he could resist or even defeat the Denglai New Army that took the initiative to attack. What he didn't expect was that

, Liaoyang City was easily broken through by Denglai's new army using tactics, and the Eight Banners Army in the city was in a precarious situation.

Zu Dashou, who personally participated in the battle at Ximen to block the Eight Banners Army, almost kept spinning, rarely taking a break. He had not participated in such a fierce battle for many years. His excitement supported his spirit, and he did not feel tired at all. The balance of victory was already heading toward the summit.

The Lai New Army tilted, and the Eight Banners Army chose to break through from the East Gate and West Gate. All operations failed. The Denglai New Army's offensive became more and more fierce, and more and more Eight Banners Army sergeants were killed. Denglai New Army

Gradually approaching the temporary camp at Jilhalang.

The most excited person was Zu Dabi. Zu Dabi, known as the "Second Madman Zu", had not participated in such a fierce battle for many years. He fought face to face with the Houjin Tatars and had an advantage in the overall situation, which was even more exciting.

In spite of Zu Dabi's murderous intent, whenever a battle came, he would almost always charge at the front. Perhaps it was God's favor that in such a fierce fight, Zu Dabi was unscathed.

Zu Kuan, Niu Ben, Jin Li and others were much calmer, especially Zu Kuan, who was overall responsible for the defense of the east gate, west gate and north gate to prevent the Eight Banners Army from seizing the city gate and escaping Liaoyang City. On the one hand, they had to coordinate the overall command;

Participating in the battle in person requires not only abundant physical strength, but also a calm mind. However, when Zu Kuan was holding the east gate, he commanded the battle and almost always participated in the fighting at the most dangerous city ladder, which gave Hou Jin Tatar

They fought mercilessly.

Before the time for the general attack arrived at night, Zu Dashou once again made adjustments to the offensive deployment.

The number of sergeants stationed at the east gate, west gate and north gate was reduced to 10,000. The south gate was used as a temporary camp, with only 5,000 sergeants stationed. The remaining sergeants all participated in the general attack at night. The main target of the attack was Jier.

Temporary camp in Harang.

The Denglai New Army fought tooth and nail, and so did the Eight Banners Army.

This is a direct contest between Zu Dashou and Jierharang, and a direct contest between the Wu court and the Qing Dynasty. However, this battle has been in an unbalanced state from the beginning, in terms of human, material and financial resources.

, the Denglai New Army can be said to have an absolute advantage. In terms of favorable weather, location and people, the Eight Banners Army is not as good as the Denglai New Army.

Denglai's new army launched an attack on the Eight Banners Army in three groups.

The first route attacked the temporary camp at Jilharang from the front, commanded by Zu Dashou himself; the second route, commanded by Niuben, assisted by Zu Dabi, attacked from the left wing; the third route, commanded by Jin Li, launched the attack from the right wing.

Zu Kuan is still responsible for guarding the east gate, west gate, and north gate, and also takes care of the south gate.

Nikan, the king of Jingjin County, has left Liaoyang City through the secret passage and headed for Shenyang with a letter. This made Jierhalang feel relieved a lot. He decided to directly command the army to fight against the attack of Denglai's new army. It can be said that,

Jierhalang has made up his mind to live or die with Liaoyang City. No matter how the battle ends, he will not back down or leave.

Before the attack started, Zu Dashou and Jierhalang unanimously regarded the battle that was about to begin at night as a decisive battle in Liaoyang City. Jierhalang vowed to defend the temporary camp to the death, while Zu Dashou did not hesitate to do so at all costs.

To capture the temporary camp at Jilhalang, both sides knew that the temporary camp had become the place for the final decisive battle.

If the Denglai New Army captures the temporary marching camp, the Eight Banners Army in Liaoyang City will completely collapse. If the Eight Banners Army holds the temporary marching camp, it will also greatly curb the offensive momentum of the Denglai New Army.

An unprecedented brutal fighting officially started at Haishi.

The surroundings of the temporary camp in Jilhalang were brightly lit, with countless torches illuminating the surrounding area.

After a whole day of fighting, both sides of the war had rich experience. The soldiers of the Denglai New Army used their impact tunnel guns to launch a long-distance attack on the Eight Banners Army sergeants. The Eight Banners Army sergeants relied on the barriers of the houses. Dodge the whizzing bullets while firing bows and arrows to kill and injure the attacking Denglai New Army sergeants.

"General Niu Ben, General Jin Li, Zu Dabi, and Hou Jin Tazi are already familiar with our attack mode. If we can't think of other methods, the advancement speed will definitely be very slow and the casualties will increase significantly. Ximen's Fighting reminds me of rockets, so for tonight's attack, we must rely on the power of rockets. Didn't the Houjin Tatars rely on houses to fight us? Then we will use rockets to deal with them and throw the rockets into the houses. That way There will be no place for the Houjin Tartars to hide, but we must also pay attention to our own safety, and we must not let the rockets hurt ourselves..."

Zu Dabi was at the foot of the wall, looking at the shops in front of him. Occasionally, bows and arrows were shot out from the shops.

Zu Dabi thought of Zu Dashou's words in his mind. He held two rockets in his hands, and the sergeant beside him held a torch.

Without any hesitation, Zu Dabi lit the two rockets in his hands and threw them towards the closed door of the shop.

When the explosion sounded, a big hole was opened in the door. The sergeant beside Zu Dabi held up the lit rocket and rushed towards the door as fast as possible, throwing the burning rocket in his hand into the shop.

Rumbling explosions were heard, and when the Denglai New Army soldiers entered the shop, they saw the Eight Banners Army sergeants lying in a pool of blood, as well as bows and arrows scattered on the ground.

Zu Dashou, who attacked from the middle, ran into big trouble.

The Eight Banners Army sergeant threw soybeans on the street. The attacking Denglai New Army soldiers stepped on the soybeans and couldn't control their bodies. They fell down one after another. As a result, they could no longer raise their guns to shoot, nor could they throw rockets. So the Eight Banners Army sergeant Seizing the opportunity, they shot the bows and arrows in their hands.

This caused the Denglai New Army, which attacked in the middle, to gradually increase its losses.

The advancement speed of the left and right wings is accelerating. The sound of explosions one after another indicates that the attack is going smoothly. However, the advancement speed in the middle is not very fast. This is normal. The main force of Zu Dashou's attack is placed in the middle, and the main force of Jierhalang's defense is. Also placed in the middle.

It was only fifty meters away from the temporary new camp in Jilhalang. Zu Dashou was holding a monocular and could already clearly see the lights of the temporary camp.

"Coach, should you scale back your offensive a little? Houjin Tatar's resistance is too fierce. We will temporarily scale back our offensive in the middle. We will wait until there is a substantial breakthrough on the left and right wings before launching a fierce attack..."

The officer beside him tentatively made suggestions.

Zu Dashou shook his head expressionlessly.

"No, our losses have increased, and the losses of the Houjin Tatars are equally heavy. At this time, we must not be discouraged. In this fight, we are fighting for morale. The Houjin Tatars are on the defensive, and we are on the offensive. Our momentum is worse than They are too strong. If we keep pressing forward, the pressure on the Houjin Tartars will become greater and greater. In an hour, we have advanced a distance of twenty meters, and the left and right wings have advanced nearly fifty meters. , I don’t think the Houjin Tatars can hold on for much longer..."

While talking, Zu Dashou walked towards the outside of the house.

The surrounding soldiers quickly gathered around and surrounded Zu Dashou.

Zu Dashou was a little helpless. Under such circumstances, he could not personally participate in the killing.

...

Temporary camp, lobby.

The calm expression on Jilharang's face gradually disappeared, bringing with it a dark cloud.

Unfavorable news came one after another. The small groups sent to attack the east gate and the north gate were all met with failure. Denglai's new army stationed at the city gate had been prepared for a long time. The rockets that kept landing and exploding caused heavy losses to the Eight Banners Army sergeants.

, it is impossible to get close to the city wall, let alone climb the city wall.

The Eight Banners Army, which was resisting the Denglai New Army head-on, was also gradually retreating. Especially the sergeants guarding the left and right wings were complained endlessly by the rockets of the Denglai New Army. They originally relied on their houses to resist and kill the Denglai New Army.

Sergeant, there is limited room for movement in a small house. The rockets that exploded in the house made it impossible for the Eight Banners Army sergeants to escape.

The situation in the middle is slightly better, but the sergeants of the Denglai New Army are also constantly advancing.

If the situation continues to develop like this, the temporary camp may be captured by Denglai's new army before dawn.

When several officers entered the lobby, Jierhalang stood up.

"The offensive of the Denglai New Army is becoming more and more fierce. We cannot always defend. We must take the initiative to launch an attack. First, launch an active attack on the Denglai New Army from the center, and use crossbows and bows to suppress their momentum.

, Ignore the left and right wings for the time being, we will focus our active attack on the center..."

Jilharang has made up his mind that he cannot always defend passively. Although doing so carries huge risks, if he doesn't give it a try, the final outcome will be a complete collapse...

The three officers responsible for leading the offensive on behalf of the Eight Banners Army sergeants took the wine bowl handed over by Jirharang.

All three of them are Zhenglan Banner officers. Their flag leader Hauge was deposed by the regent Dorgon. They were already holding back their anger. At this time, taking the initiative to attack the Denglai New Army was proved.

opportunities for your own abilities.

Jirharang clinked the wine bowls with the three officers one by one.

All four bowls of wine were drunk.

Jilharang broke the wine bowl, and the three officers also broke the wine bowl.

Until the three officers left, Jilharang did not say any words of encouragement. He knew that the three officers were in danger and the streets were not particularly wide. If 10,000 people launched a counterattack, it would be impossible for them all to rush out. They must be in an echelon manner.

To proceed, they need to face the percussion flintlock guns of the Denglai New Army, and also face the rockets in the hands of the sergeants of the Denglai New Army.

However, at the cost of 10,000 people, it is completely worth it to completely suppress the attack of Denglai's new army in the middle...
Chapter completed!