mtlumby2d Chapter 283 Firepower Advantage
Chapter 283 Firepower Advantage
"What? Cross the river after the fog clears?"
Hearing this, everyone was confused.
Since we have to wait for the fog to dissipate, why delay it until today? Why not just force our way across the river? What's the point of going through so many troubles?
Even Chen Xiu found it difficult to understand Jiang Zuo's actions.
Some Huainan Army soldiers looked at Jiang Zuo's seemingly unhurried expression and felt anxious.
"If the fog clears, won't we be treated as sitting ducks by the enemy when we cross the river?"
Chen Xiu didn't understand at all.
"Inspector Jiang, don't joke with the lives of our brothers. If we force our way across the river, won't we just be going to die?"
Su Yingrui also stepped forward and said.
"Yes, what's more, the enemy's strength is greater than ours. We are crossing the river this time to catch them off guard. If we cross the river at daybreak, what difference would that make us commit suicide?"
Some soldiers said with a hint of dissatisfaction.
At this time, Chen Xiu had to step forward and said seriously: "Be quiet, what are you arguing about? Follow the arrangements of Inspector Jiang."
Even if Jiang Zuo’s plan is not suitable now, they still have to obey military orders. What Chen Xiu has to do now is to stabilize the morale of the Huainan Army.
Now, many people in the Huainan Army are very dissatisfied with Jiangzuo.
The noise they make here may very likely undermine the morale of the soldiers.
It is obvious that a negative atmosphere has begun to spread among the Huainan Army.
"Believe me, our Anding Army's artillery will cover our brothers to cross the river safely."
Jiang Zuo was confident in his decision and his expression was as calm and composed as always.
As for what a cannon is, the soldiers of the Huainan Army had never heard of it, let alone seen it, so they certainly would not believe Jiang Zuo's words. However, since Jiang Zuo was the commander-in-chief of this trip and had heard the lessons of the Ninth Prince, no one dared to say anything more and could only wait quietly.
After a while, the fog on Linghe River gradually dissipated.
From afar, one could vaguely see the warships of the Yan army, all parked in the middle of the Ling River, not far from the south bank.
"Did you see clearly?"
Jiang Zuo asked.
"Return to my lord, not yet."
The subordinate replied.
"Then wait."
Jiang Zuo said calmly.
Hearing that they had to continue waiting, everyone's faces showed a hint of uneasiness.
The soldiers of the Huainan Army had no idea what Jiang Zuo's plan was. They could only obey orders, sit on the ferry, and be ready to go south at any time.
The fog on the river surface was just like the hearts of these soldiers, extremely confused.
At this time, the soldiers defending the south bank of Ling River were already tired.
"Look! The warships of the Yan army!"
Someone shouted loudly, which immediately attracted everyone's attention.
Looking towards the direction of the river, there were indeed more than ten warships parked on the Ling River not far away.
This time, the warships were obviously very close to them.
If they don't organize themselves any more, I'm afraid the Yan army will be too close to crossing the river.
"Alert! Everyone on alert!"
General Chen Jun shouted loudly.
Seeing the Yan army's warships approaching so closely, they felt extremely uneasy.
Could it be that the Yan army is really going to cross the river?
On the north bank, the Anding Army has already taken action.
"Sir, a signal has come from the warship. We can see the defenses on the other side."
At this time, the general of the Anding Army came to report.
"Very good, everyone get ready."
Jiang Zuo would take advantage of the fog to quietly park some warships in the middle, allowing the other side to come within the range of the cannons and attack Chen's army by surprise.
After hearing Jiang Zuo's instructions, everyone put away their thoughts and felt a little more nervous.
The war is about to start.
"fire!"
Jiang Zuo ordered loudly.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
At this moment, three gunshots were heard in succession on the north bank.
Apart from the Anding Army, many people present had a look of confusion on their faces.
What is this going to do?
Everyone did not understand.
Boom!
But the next moment, there were sudden deafening noises.
Forty cannons, installed on warships, fired shells one after another towards the south bank.
"what happens?"
Almost everyone present didn't know what was going on.
They thought the sound of cannon fire was thunder.
The defenders on the south bank had no idea what would happen next.
Before the Chen army could react, dozens of artillery shells were fired directly at their positions.
At this moment, the scene was extremely shocking.
The Chen State defenders on the south bank were bombed all over the sky, and those soldiers were unable to even utter a single cry before they died.
The thunder-like sound still resounded throughout the banks of the Ling River. The Chen State defenders on the south bank were in a panic at this moment. They had no way to fight back and had no idea what weapons the Yan army was using.
It's so terrible!
The deafening sound of artillery shells resounded through the sky.
"Keep firing in turns, don't stop!"
On the warship, the general of the Anding Army gave orders loudly.
As elite soldiers under Jiang Zuo, they had already mastered the use of cannons and muskets.
When the fog cleared, one could see that Chen Jun's position on the south bank was already covered in dust and in chaos.
The defending generals of the State of Chen wanted to organize archers to counterattack, but the falling shells threw the entire scene into chaos.
The thunderous sound frightened the defenders so much that they were in chaos, like a flock of sheep invaded by wild wolves. Even though the defending generals shouted orders, the panicked recruits only cared about running away. Many of them were so frightened that their legs went weak and they stood there in a daze.
They thought they had the advantage in numbers, but in the face of absolute firepower advantage, this advantage in manpower became a burden. The soldiers ran around, causing the entire battle situation to become chaotic.
The Huainan Army soldiers on the north bank finally saw the situation on the south bank clearly.
Surprise was written all over their faces.
"What kind of weapon is this..."
Especially Chen Xiu, at this moment, he finally realized how terrifying the heavyweight weapons that Jiang Zuo mentioned were.
After several days of waiting, the Anding Army had prepared sufficient artillery shells and had no intention of stopping.
The group of Chen soldiers were almost deafened by the shock.
"Right now, the first group of troops crossing the river will set out to organize shore shooting."
Jiang Zuo ordered.
At this moment, the Chen army on the opposite bank had been suppressed by the firepower of the Anding army and was unable to fight back. It was a good time for the Huainan army to cross the river.
The soldiers of the Huainan Army did not dare to delay and immediately rowed the ferry towards the south bank.
At this moment, the sun has risen in the east.
The sunlight shone on the river surface, reflecting the group of Yan army soldiers crossing the river.
The cannons on the warships still did not stop and covered the south bank with fire. Without Jiang Zuo's orders, they could continue fighting.
South bank.
Seeing that the Yan army was preparing to cross the river, the general of the Chen army immediately ordered: "Retreat first and hold the key points!"
In this situation, they can only let the Yan army land.
After all, they were completely unable to stop this terrible weapon!