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This triangular war lasted for more than two months. In the end, the weakest Burmese army was surrounded by strong enemies on the left and right. One hundred thousand armed troops were beaten to pieces, and it was no longer possible to organize any threats. 's attack.

During the period, the Burmese also came to explain the conflict to the Qing army many times, and promised that all Burmese troops would be restrained by the Qing army and obey the arrangement.But Zuo Zongtang ignored the Burmese's request and resolutely carried out Guan Xuqing's order.

Liu Mingchuan's department and even the entire Qing army that entered Burma firmly supported Zuo Zongtang's decision and showed no mercy to the Burmese army. Wang Linhu was a veteran who followed Liu Mingchuan in the battle to recover Xinjiang.At that time, most of the surviving brothers in a barracks held standard positions in the new army.Many of the troops entering Myanmar at the standard level are Wang Linhu's old comrades in arms, and they all hold their breath to avenge their old comrades.

Without the help of the Burmese, the Qing army could not pose a threat to Mandalay in a short time.Only encirclement of the British army in Myanmar was carried out according to the original plan.

At this time, the battle between the Russians and the British in Afghanistan, Iran, and Turkey has also entered a fierce stage.

Due to the war between China and Britain, the United States subscribed for a batch of war bonds from the Qing Dynasty, and also gave a loan of [-] million US dollars at a low interest rate.Therefore, Guan Xuqing does not lack money. The Germans have conflicts with the British. They are not as shy as the United States. Of course they are willing to make money and have people who are willing to cause trouble for the British. They still blatantly provide the Qing with enough money. Armament, ammunition.

A war of attrition ensues, even with Britain's deep pockets.The whole of India has become a logistics base for its east and west battlefields, sending reinforcements to Burma to the east.Carry ammunition westward to Iran, Afghanistan, and Turkey.However, Britain, which is fighting on two fronts, is also under pressure. In Myanmar, relying on the conflict between China and Myanmar, it barely defends and waits for reinforcements.However, in Afghanistan, Iran, Turkey and other places, they fought inextricably with Russia as soon as they came up, and were dragged into a fever.

"Mr. Horton, do you think we can have a quick victory on the Burmese battlefield? Or we can negotiate peace with China after winning one or two battles. The empire really can't afford two protracted wars in the Far East! In addition, just came from Africa The news is that there is also an accident in Egypt, and the empire has no way to deal with it now." David said with a frown.

Holden raised his head leisurely, and said slowly: "I have said long ago that China is a strange nation. For a general at the brigade level, he actually attacked his allies while the war was still going on. But This is definitely good news for us. We can increase our troops in Myanmar. And gather those Burmese who are bullied by the Chinese army, and dare the Chinese army to the forest in the northeast of Myanmar. There they will not get logistical supplies, and soon Will come to the empire for peace talks."

"Hahaha, what a think tank in the Far East. It's really hard to imagine that if you were born in France, France is now the master of the Far East."

In Rangoon, the British landed the 20th Army and 21st Army of the Indian Colony.A total of 10 people, and now the total British force in Myanmar has reached 20.However, only one field division of the [-] British Royal Army stationed in Mandalay is really capable of competing with the Qing Army.

At this time, the Liu Mingchuan Department and Feng Zicai Department of the Qing Dynasty surrounded Mandalay from the north and the south.Almost at the same time as the siege was completed, he received Zuo Zongtang's order to open Mandalus even with his mouth before the arrival of British reinforcements.

Since the entire western part of Myanmar has fallen into the hands of the Qing army, Mandalay is the last barrier to break through to the east.It is also the headquarters of the British army in Burma, and capturing it will also be of great benefit to improving the morale of the entire army.

"Marshal, let us take the main attack." Feng Zicai said with a mournful face.

Liu Mingchuan didn't wait for Zuo Zongtang to speak, and shouted loudly: "Mr. Feng, I, Liu Mingchuan, respect you as a good man and have always respected you. You can't be the primary and secondary. Now Liu Yongfu, the forward unit of the Southwest Army, is here. The east side is blocking the attack of the 18th Indian Colonial Army and a Burmese Colonial Division, a total of more than 7 people. Liu Yongfu’s troops, as you know, are formerly known as the Black Banner Army. In terms of combat effectiveness, they may be similar to your troops. They can hold off for ten days. The incense burnt in half a month. In the south, Pan Dongmin and Nie Shicheng blocked the two British armies with 10 troops, and Wu Ping's troops took over the captured city. It's not me, Liu Mingchuan, who looks down on the old general , if you can’t attack in ten days and a half months, who will be responsible for the loss of the reinforcements?? They will blame me, Liu Mingchuan, why don’t you compete with the old general for the main attack.”

"Nonsense, Commander, give me three days. If we can't take Mandalay in three days, I'd rather be punished by military law. At that time, whoever you want to change, even if you replace the new army in Yunnan and send us back to China, I will I have nothing to say." Feng Zicai continued to Zuo Zongtang.

"Don't talk nonsense to me, Liu Mingchuan. Give me an order to let Liu Yongfu hold on to me on the Eastern Front for 15 days. Within 15 days, you can't let a devil come over. Even if the last person is left, you have to continue to fight. Let me Pan Dongmin and Nie Shicheng guard the southern front for me, and find out how many British troops landed in Yangon, what formation, and whether there are heavy weapons. Report to them immediately, and your department is ready to move south and east for reinforcements at any time. Ask Wu Ping to transfer 5 bidders to come out Move south as a reserve team, ready to send reinforcements to the south at any time." Zuo Zongtang gave the order decisively.

"Marshal, you let me maneuver?" Liu Mingchuan objected.

At this moment, Feng Zi grinned and said, "General Liu, your army is the strongest in terms of combat effectiveness. Last year's military performance assessment, no one could take down the fortifications on the hillside of your army. And the cross-country running results of the entire army First, you are the best at maneuvering. You can use it as two troops if you run around in the east and south. My old man will work harder and get rid of the British army in Mandalay as soon as possible. Let you save some energy, oops, Liu General, please be careful. If one or two are released, you have to take care of my old man. Hahaha!"

Liu Mingchuan didn't look back, with a look of contempt on his face.It looks like a child who has been wronged!

"It's a war now, and every link is very important. You, Feng Zicai, are like a lotus flower. I'll give you 10 days. If you can't fight, I'll take your head!" Zuo Zongtang yelled at Feng Zicai road.

"Yes, Commander, don't worry. I'll finish Mandalay within three days." Feng Zicai patted his chest and promised.

The Lion Wakes Chapter 90 Artillery

"General, we have been surrounded by the Chinese army. Judging by the number of people, there is a group army." An adjutant reminded.

Wallace smoked a cigar, let out a puff of smoke and said, "It's okay, two army groups from India have already arrived for reinforcements. There are also two army groups approaching here from the east, and there is a huge encirclement around the Chinese army. The meaning is to eat up the Qing army in one bite and stop spending with them. Now the empire has problems in Egypt, Afghanistan, Iran, and Turkey are all at war. Next month we may show up in Iran to deal with the Russians.”

"General, in my opinion, if the Chinese army is defeated, the military alliance agreement between Russia and China will be terminated. At that time, Turkey, Iran, and Afghanistan will all win without a fight, and Egypt can send a colonial division there for such a trivial matter. "The adjutant said proudly.

"Haha, lovely Colonel Locke. You are so right. At that time, the hungry wolves of Russia may invade the northern part of China. However, we can attack the three southwestern provinces of China and Vietnam from Burma. China? Always one Lamb to the slaughter!" Wallace continued smoking his cigar.

"Since the time of Napoleon, artillery has been the god of war, and he can easily determine the outcome of a battle. In such an offensive and defensive battle, the inferiority of the Chinese artillery will be infinitely magnified, no matter how many soldiers there are. Such a vacancy. Their artillery was blocked by the mountain and could not be transported." Locke said casually.

Just in the headquarters, the top British military officer in Burma has a feeling of underestimating the enemy.Even when they were already surrounded by the Chinese army, the soldiers under their hands underestimated the enemy more strongly.

A few idle sentinels at the gate of the city smoked and chatted against each other.There was no tension before the war at all, and at the same time, mortars and artillery shells were transported to Feng Zicai's artillery mark position in a direction that the British observation post could not see.At a time when many artillery pieces were still made of bronze, these all-steel mortars were particularly dazzling.The cannon barrel has been painted the same dark green as the Burmese jungle, and the words "Jiangning Eleventh Type" are engraved on it, which means that it was manufactured by Jinling Machinery Bureau in the 11th year of Guangxu. A generation of mortars.

"Junmen, each of our 500-odd mortars is enough for a kid to drink a pot. You see, let me take the ten battalions of this standard to be a commando!" Wang Gang, who just graduated from the Army Academy last year, couldn't wait. Said.

"Okay, young people have a lot of drive. This old man will help you, but the general's ugly words are up front, but this old man issued a military order in front of Commander Zuo, and he can't take down the old man in Mandalay. If you can't take it down , this general will chop off your heads first!" Feng Zicai said threateningly while touching his long beard on his chest.

"Don't worry, old general, if you can't take Mandalay, don't shoot me to save a bullet. I guarantee that none of my ten battalions will leave the battle alive, and open up a life channel for the army to enter Mandalay." Wang Gang said firmly. .

The eclipse of the moon is waning, and night falls.

At this time, the night is as thick as ink that cannot be melted. More than 2000 people in the cannonball are walking forward in such an environment with a dark moon and a few stars. Push them down.In order to fight against mosquitoes in the Burmese jungle: they all wore tight-fitting long trousers, and their clothes had been dried and wet several times.The white beauty on the clothes is the salt in their sweat!

Finally, they arrived at the artillery position that was planned and calculated. From here to the British army position, it happened to be the standard range of the "Jiangning Eleven Type".

Boxes of shells were unloaded from the shoulders and built next to the mortar. The shells were wiped clean and the fuzes were checked.

Cai Ning took out his pocket watch and looked at the time nervously. This was the first real battle of the old general Feng Zicai after he entered Burma. He had only fought the British army in Myitkyina before, but the British army did not fight at all. There was no preparation, and no expectation that the Qing Dynasty would join the war, so it was not so much a battle as the British army was about to collapse.But this time it was different. The British army had complete fortifications and even an advantage in firepower. This was the touchstone for their new army.

And what they undertake this time is not an ordinary tough battle, but a textbook-like siege and aid battle.The so-called Go, when you surround me, I also surround you, to see who is more angry!

Today, the situation is exactly the same.The Qing army surrounded Mandalay City, but a full 17 troops were concentrated on the periphery of the Qing army to surround it from the west and south.

If Mandalay cannot be captured and the outside cannot be defended, there is no guarantee that the entire army will not be wiped out.Even if they retreated to the occupied northeast, they would also enter a virgin forest where supplies could not be obtained.

Therefore, this time is a battle that must be won.

"The old man just said something. Whoever made him lose face this time, he will carry out the climbing training for a month with the Jiangning eleven style on his back. That's not a human job." Cai Ning said to the mortarer next to him. .

The hour hand points to four o'clock in the morning, and the commando team should be in place by this time. Cai Ning turned around and said, "Everyone is there, look at my gestures, get ready!"

The mortars straightened their chests, and the ammunition hands held the shells on standby. Everyone's hands were trembling slightly. With such a short distance and such a high shooting angle, as long as they fired, they would be able to kill the enemy almost immediately. Exploded above the position!

"put!"

There was a sudden scream on the originally silent battlefield, which was the sound of shells breaking through the air.The awake British soldiers raised their heads subconsciously, and saw black shadows falling towards them.Those shells immediately released the most brilliant brilliance on the British positions, and the northern sky was instantly illuminated.

It was as if a strong wind had blown on the British army's position. Countless soldiers hiding in the trenches were blown down by the strong wind made of metal fragments. The trenches built by the British army did not have much effect on the mortars with super large firing angles.Even a bunker is helpless in the face of overwhelming shells.When several shells fell on a bunker at the same time, the British soldiers inside were directly buried alive.

The British soldiers huddled in the trench stared dumbfounded at the shells hitting them in a huge arc. The number of shells made them feel horrible. Could it be that the enemy is using [-] cannons to bombard us?My God, did the Chinese army bring their entire country's artillery here, or the Chinese artillery has become so rich.

Almost all the mortar shells hit the first and second line positions of the British army, completely bringing the British army's firepower here to a standstill.For a long time, the British army, who had long enjoyed bombarding the enemy's positions with superior artillery, and then launched a charge, finally realized the feeling of the opponent.The cumulonimbus-like shells in the sky kept falling on their positions, bringing boundless terror.

When the gunfire sounded, Wallace had just lay down. Today he discussed with several staff officers about adjusting part of the defense in order to make his artillery advantage more obvious.

Lieutenant Colonel Locke was awakened from his sleep by the shelling as if the sky was collapsing, and he turned over and sat up from the camp bed.However, before he stood up, his headquarters shook violently, secretly saying that the shelling at the gate of the city would not have such a big impact on the command in the city.

God, how many cannons should there be?

"What happened?" If it wasn't for the violent shaking so real, Wallace thought he was still in a dream. Could it be the Chinese shelling?Where did the Chinese get so many artillery pieces?

At this time, a British staff officer ran up to Locke and said, "Commander, the Chinese army launched a sudden artillery attack on our forward position, and the situation is unknown now."

Wallace took a few steps to the observation mirror, and saw that there were fires all over the mountains and plains outside. The flashes of fire reflected that bunkers were set off one by one, and soldiers were blown to pieces.Wallace, who has always been calm in his work, shouted almost immediately: "Firepower suppression, firepower suppression immediately, after the heavy artillery destroys the enemy's artillery position, immediately bombard the first 1000 meters of the front line to prevent the enemy from attacking."

A staff officer picked up the phone in response, and delivered Locke's order in a babble.

However, 10 minutes later, the British artillery group in Mandalay City still remained silent. Wallace said with a livid face: "What are the artillerymen doing? Don't they know that every second of their delay will lead to one more attack?" A soldier's sacrifice?"

The artillery staff officer holding the microphone in his hand said in a low voice: "Sir, they said they couldn't find the location of the enemy's artillery group..."

Wallace was startled when he heard the words, and dared not answer: "Do you know what you are talking about?"