Chapter 1827
Chapter 1827
Chapter 1827
For the Qing army, the combat effectiveness of the Korean navy is actually the same. If the Haihan fleet hadn't been too severely suppressed by the Haihan fleet in the past two years, the naval troops brought to Liaodong by the Ming Dynasty would have been enough to make the Koreans Drink a jug.But now, even the small warships of the Korean navy, which are no more than five feet long, can make the Qing army, which only has a few rafts, sigh at the river.
Due to the limited transportation capacity due to the small number of vehicles crossing the river, the three islands of Lingluo, Yangjiao, and Toulao near Pyongyang naturally became the springboard for crossing the river in the eyes of the Qing army.Taking advantage of the low visibility at night to send troops to the island, they nestled on the island during the day to make the rafts needed for the second step of crossing the river, waited for the troops to reach a certain size, and then took action after nightfall to try to land on the south bank of the Datong River .
Of course, such an arrangement is only a unilateral battle plan of the Qing army. As for whether it can be achieved, it can only be said after trying it first.But after this kind of movement was monitored by Haihan early on, the Qing army who landed on the island had essentially become a group of cannon fodder who never returned.
Two days after the Qing army implemented this tactic, dozens of warships suddenly appeared on the river, blocking the river between the three islands and the north shore, blocking the retreat of the Qing army on the island.Then the troop carrier carrying the Haihan Marine Corps began to project troops to the island, and the infantry landed on the island to complete the task of clearing the enemy.
The operation had only started two days ago, and the troops that the Qing army could send to the island were extremely limited, and basically all of them were infantry using cold weapons.On Toulao Island, where the Qing army invested the most troops, there were still less than a thousand Qing troops on the island, and because of the consideration of transportation efficiency, basically no heavy weapons were transported to the island.This made it difficult for the Qing army on the island to have any effective countermeasures in the face of sudden attacks, and they quickly lost their resistance under the intensive shooting of muskets.After the coalition fleet blocked the river, the Qing army could only watch helplessly on the north bank of the Datong River as the enemy landed on the island and wiped out those companions who were hiding on the island.
Under the cover of the firepower of the warships, Sun Bing led a company of marines to successfully land on Yangjiao Island, and then launched an operation to wipe out the enemy troops on the island.On this small island with a narrow terrain like a goat's horn, the Qing army had nowhere to hide, but it was difficult to break through the firepower net of the Haihan army in a head-on confrontation. Hide in the woods on the island, waiting for an opportunity to launch a counterattack.
But where Sun Bing would leave the Qing army alive, Dang even ordered to set fire to the forest.When the Haihan army went to North Korea this time, it also specially brought a batch of incendiary bombs produced by Taiwan's Chusulkeng Oil Refinery.This thing is just a trial product made at the request of the military, but its power is not small. After a simple thrower was thrown into the woods from tens of meters away, the incendiary bomb using naphtha as a combustion aid immediately ignited the forest. .
Naphtha is the product of simple distillation of petroleum. It is extremely flammable and difficult to put out with water after a fire. After the woods on the island burned, the Qing army who had nowhere to retreat rushed out of the woods, trying to fight to the death, but What awaited them was the ruthless volley of guns fired by their opponents from a hundred paces away.
This kind of battle naturally turned into a one-sided killing. The soldiers of the Qing army who rushed out of the forest were basically shot and fell to the ground without even seeing the enemy's face.However, the mission Sun Bing received did not require the capture of survivors, so he also implemented this attitude in his command, ordering his soldiers not to hold back their hands.All Qing troops rushing out of the woods with weapons in hand will be treated as stubborn resistance.
The thick smoke rising from the island quickly attracted the attention of both sides of the Datong River, but the emotions of the two sides watching the fire from the other side were naturally diametrically opposed.The coalition forces were very excited about this kind of action that could defeat the spirit of the Qing army, especially the North Korean army, which had been losing consecutive battles before, seemed to have seen the hope of victory.
Of course, the Qing army couldn't be happy about this situation. Huang Taiji and others looked at the billowing smoke rising from Jiangxin Island with livid faces, knowing that the landing troops who lacked rescue must be in danger.The loss is a small matter, but after this action plan is discovered by the opponent, it is impossible to cross the river in this way.
The number of Qing troops burned to death by this fire was far more than the number of soldiers who rushed out and were killed by the marines. Sun Bing had received relevant training in using incendiary bomb tactics before this, and he also knew that many people might not be directly burned to death, but were killed in the fire. In the fire scene, they were choked to death by thick smoke or suffocated, and it was too late to rush out to escape.But no matter what, being able to wipe out the Qing army on the island cleanly would be regarded as a successful completion of the task.
Not long after, a big fire broke out on Lingluo Island. The Haihan Marine Corps who wiped out the area used the same method to deal with the Qing army on the island. The forest on the island and the hundreds of Qing troops hiding inside were burned down. Clean up.
Toulao Island in the lower reaches is a little more troublesome. This island is about the size of three Yanggakdo Islands. For this reason, King Tom sent all the remaining marines there, and also asked Simao to transfer [-] Portuguese muskets. Soldiers landed on the island to help.In order to complete the cleaning of the island in the shortest possible time.
Although the Qing army on Toulao Island also tried to resist, it did not have any effect under the intensive rifle fire.The shields and armor equipped by the Qing army can only have a certain defensive effect on the oldest-fashioned matchlock guns, but the rifles used by the marines are beyond their defensive capabilities. There is no chance of winning, and after a few rounds of volleys, they are already dead.
The coalition forces spent most of the day cleaning up the three larger islands on the river near Pyongyang. interference.And the fires that ignited one after another on several islands can be seen by anyone who is not blind from several miles away, which also caused a big blow to the morale of the Qing army.
Of course, Huang Taiji didn't know what "asymmetrical combat" was, but he knew that his own disadvantages in surface combat were fully exploited by his opponents. It is very likely that the Korean War will really come to an end on the banks of the Datong River.
Naturally, Huang Taiji would not be satisfied with such an ending. When he set out in Shenyang, he announced to his ministers that he would conquer North Korea in a single battle, so that this country would be attached to the Qing Dynasty and no longer obey the orders of the Ming Dynasty.But he really didn't expect North Korea to change the door faster than he expected. It's just that the mercenaries invited here are too strong, making the Qing army restrained everywhere in North Korea, adding a lot of material consumption and personnel in vain casualties.
Of course, Huang Taiji would not be happy to withdraw back to the country in such a disheveled manner. Even if he didn't say anything, the civil and military ministers would not be willing to stop here.You must know that the Qing army has not even recovered its capital since this war has been fought, and the Eight Banners and the domestic dignitaries are willing to waste the many resources they have invested in this war.
The high-level officials of the Qing Dynasty had a very good plan before the expedition. They strived to end the war within three months. Not only would they be able to bring back a large number of labor forces in the areas under the population of North Korea, but they would also have to ask the Korean royal family for a large sum of money for the war. Compensation, no matter how you think about it, is a deal that can make a lot of money.But the reality is that the further you go south, the greater the resistance, and most of the time is spent in the water basins controlled by the Haihan coalition forces, and the domestic coastal areas are frequently attacked by Haihan, and the population abducted by them is almost equal to Because of the amount snatched back from North Korea this time.
The Qing army’s expedition this time claimed to have an army of [-]. Although this number is slightly exaggerated after adding tens of thousands of civilians, the daily consumption of so many people really requires sufficient supplies. Even the rations eaten by people and horses are quite a large amount.Now the supply line from the territory of the Qing Dynasty to the Datong River is hundreds of miles long, and several rivers have to be crossed during the process. Beware of sneak attacks by local North Korean armed forces on the way. The transportation pressure is so great that the quartermasters are always in a mental breakdown. the edge of.
Every day the war is delayed means that tens of thousands of survival supplies will be wasted in vain for that day, and the Qing army has been unable to obtain a large amount of supplies from the nearby area since Anzhou, and the supplies they brought during the expedition have already been consumed. It's over, and we can only rely on logistical supplies shipped from the country to the front line, which is not a means that can be sustained for a long time.If this battle dragged on for another month without major improvement, then even if he had the strength to fight Haihan, Huang Taiji would have to choose to retreat because of the supply problem.
Ironically, the Datong River is rich in fish resources, but due to the lack of ships, the Qing army could not even catch fish from the river to supply food.Huang Taiji had to send some soldiers and horses to the mountains north of Pyongyang to hunt wild animals to reduce the pressure on the logistics department.
"There is not much time left for the Qing army." Qian Tiandun picked up a piece of cut beef from the sizzling iron plate, dipped the seasoning in the porcelain plate in front of him, and then put it in his mouth. Chewing: "This kind of beef, the Qing army in Pyongyang City must not be able to enjoy it...Master Jin, you are welcome, let's eat together!"
A few days ago, after Azig retreated from the vicinity of the Datongjiang base, the place has returned to a peaceful situation. Thousands of laborers have returned to the northern defense line to continue building forts and fortresses, while Qian Tiandun has plenty of room. Opened a banquet and enjoyed the chef's freshly prepared sizzling steak.Of course, the beef that can be eaten here is naturally provided by North Korea. As a reward for repelling the Qing army a few days ago, Jin Shangxian ordered people to send a batch of cattle and sheep from Anyue on the south bank of the Datong River. It was the delicacy in Qian Tiandun's mouth.
Although Jin Shangxian also likes to enjoy delicious food, he is more concerned about the progress of the war at the moment. He took the initiative to fill Qian Tiandun's glass with a flagon, and then asked tentatively: "I heard that the Qing army will gather heavy troops in Pyongyang City. Nearby, I don’t know if Huang Taiji intends to forcefully cross the Datong River from there, does General Qian have any news?”
Qian Tiandun took a sip and said, "Master Jin, the rice wine in your country is still a bit weak. Next time when a Haihan merchant ship arrives in North Korea, I will send you a few jars of Sanya special wine produced in our country. Guarantee You will feel different after drinking it!"
Jin Shangxian also couldn't laugh or cry when he heard Qian Tiandun's inappropriate answer, but he has dealt with Qian Tiandun a lot recently, and he also knows that this General Haihan likes to deliberately change the topic, and then go around in a circle. When I came back, I didn't rush at the moment, and quietly waited for his next words.
"Since the Qing army invaded North Korea, it has never lost a battle against your country's army. Huang Taiji is in a state of drinking too much now. Let us help him clear his head." Qian Tiandun put down his glass and said: "The coalition fleet is now Seventy percent of the warships were concentrated on the river near Pyongyang, and if the Qing army had to choose to cross the river there, they might have to be mentally prepared to drown tens of thousands of people in the Taedong River."
Qian Tiandun's description made Jin Shangxian a little more relaxed. Of course, it was impossible for the Qing army to pay such a huge price for forcibly crossing the river, but they certainly would not give up their plan to continue to advance south. As long as the Qing army tried Crossing the river, the Haihan coalition forces will have the opportunity to inflict heavy damage on it.
The reason why Qian Tiandun is so relaxed is because the current battle situation is basically in line with expectations. When the Qing army has suffered enough in the upper reaches and knows that there is no hope of forcibly crossing the river, they will pin their last hope on breaking the Datong River base. In order to force Haihan to withdraw from this area.When the time comes, the independent regiment will sit here to face the exhausted Qing army, and it will naturally be another massacre.
As for the mentality of the Koreans, Qian Tiandun had already expected this. When he and Wang Tom agreed to withdraw from the Yalu River, he intended to take advantage of the fierce offensive of the Qing army to suppress North Korea. When supporting the battle situation, Haihan stepped forward to stop the Qing army and complete the comeback, thus establishing a tall and invincible image in the hearts of the Koreans.
Although Kim Sang-heon also knew that Haihan's repeated attitudes during the war were to obtain more conditions from North Korea, but he never expected to get so many twisted intestines in the stomachs of Haihan people.In his view, as long as he tries his best to meet Haihan's request, he will try his best to fulfill his promise and expel the Qing army from North Korea. As for Haihan's long-term plans for the Korean Peninsula in the future, even if Qian Tiandun is willing to tell the whole story, he may not necessarily Can fully understand.
After the battle on the islands near Pyongyang City, after a rough inventory, the Haihan Army wiped out nearly 2000 enemy troops who landed on the three small islands.Although some of them were North Korean captives who were forced to go to the island to work as loggers and became unjust dead during the battle between the two armies, even the North Korean authorities would not mention such disappointing things when they achieved great victories. Reporting the victory to Seoul Feishu, by the way, taking some credit for yourself in the battle report is the real thing.
(End of this chapter)
For the Qing army, the combat effectiveness of the Korean navy is actually the same. If the Haihan fleet hadn't been too severely suppressed by the Haihan fleet in the past two years, the naval troops brought to Liaodong by the Ming Dynasty would have been enough to make the Koreans Drink a jug.But now, even the small warships of the Korean navy, which are no more than five feet long, can make the Qing army, which only has a few rafts, sigh at the river.
Due to the limited transportation capacity due to the small number of vehicles crossing the river, the three islands of Lingluo, Yangjiao, and Toulao near Pyongyang naturally became the springboard for crossing the river in the eyes of the Qing army.Taking advantage of the low visibility at night to send troops to the island, they nestled on the island during the day to make the rafts needed for the second step of crossing the river, waited for the troops to reach a certain size, and then took action after nightfall to try to land on the south bank of the Datong River .
Of course, such an arrangement is only a unilateral battle plan of the Qing army. As for whether it can be achieved, it can only be said after trying it first.But after this kind of movement was monitored by Haihan early on, the Qing army who landed on the island had essentially become a group of cannon fodder who never returned.
Two days after the Qing army implemented this tactic, dozens of warships suddenly appeared on the river, blocking the river between the three islands and the north shore, blocking the retreat of the Qing army on the island.Then the troop carrier carrying the Haihan Marine Corps began to project troops to the island, and the infantry landed on the island to complete the task of clearing the enemy.
The operation had only started two days ago, and the troops that the Qing army could send to the island were extremely limited, and basically all of them were infantry using cold weapons.On Toulao Island, where the Qing army invested the most troops, there were still less than a thousand Qing troops on the island, and because of the consideration of transportation efficiency, basically no heavy weapons were transported to the island.This made it difficult for the Qing army on the island to have any effective countermeasures in the face of sudden attacks, and they quickly lost their resistance under the intensive shooting of muskets.After the coalition fleet blocked the river, the Qing army could only watch helplessly on the north bank of the Datong River as the enemy landed on the island and wiped out those companions who were hiding on the island.
Under the cover of the firepower of the warships, Sun Bing led a company of marines to successfully land on Yangjiao Island, and then launched an operation to wipe out the enemy troops on the island.On this small island with a narrow terrain like a goat's horn, the Qing army had nowhere to hide, but it was difficult to break through the firepower net of the Haihan army in a head-on confrontation. Hide in the woods on the island, waiting for an opportunity to launch a counterattack.
But where Sun Bing would leave the Qing army alive, Dang even ordered to set fire to the forest.When the Haihan army went to North Korea this time, it also specially brought a batch of incendiary bombs produced by Taiwan's Chusulkeng Oil Refinery.This thing is just a trial product made at the request of the military, but its power is not small. After a simple thrower was thrown into the woods from tens of meters away, the incendiary bomb using naphtha as a combustion aid immediately ignited the forest. .
Naphtha is the product of simple distillation of petroleum. It is extremely flammable and difficult to put out with water after a fire. After the woods on the island burned, the Qing army who had nowhere to retreat rushed out of the woods, trying to fight to the death, but What awaited them was the ruthless volley of guns fired by their opponents from a hundred paces away.
This kind of battle naturally turned into a one-sided killing. The soldiers of the Qing army who rushed out of the forest were basically shot and fell to the ground without even seeing the enemy's face.However, the mission Sun Bing received did not require the capture of survivors, so he also implemented this attitude in his command, ordering his soldiers not to hold back their hands.All Qing troops rushing out of the woods with weapons in hand will be treated as stubborn resistance.
The thick smoke rising from the island quickly attracted the attention of both sides of the Datong River, but the emotions of the two sides watching the fire from the other side were naturally diametrically opposed.The coalition forces were very excited about this kind of action that could defeat the spirit of the Qing army, especially the North Korean army, which had been losing consecutive battles before, seemed to have seen the hope of victory.
Of course, the Qing army couldn't be happy about this situation. Huang Taiji and others looked at the billowing smoke rising from Jiangxin Island with livid faces, knowing that the landing troops who lacked rescue must be in danger.The loss is a small matter, but after this action plan is discovered by the opponent, it is impossible to cross the river in this way.
The number of Qing troops burned to death by this fire was far more than the number of soldiers who rushed out and were killed by the marines. Sun Bing had received relevant training in using incendiary bomb tactics before this, and he also knew that many people might not be directly burned to death, but were killed in the fire. In the fire scene, they were choked to death by thick smoke or suffocated, and it was too late to rush out to escape.But no matter what, being able to wipe out the Qing army on the island cleanly would be regarded as a successful completion of the task.
Not long after, a big fire broke out on Lingluo Island. The Haihan Marine Corps who wiped out the area used the same method to deal with the Qing army on the island. The forest on the island and the hundreds of Qing troops hiding inside were burned down. Clean up.
Toulao Island in the lower reaches is a little more troublesome. This island is about the size of three Yanggakdo Islands. For this reason, King Tom sent all the remaining marines there, and also asked Simao to transfer [-] Portuguese muskets. Soldiers landed on the island to help.In order to complete the cleaning of the island in the shortest possible time.
Although the Qing army on Toulao Island also tried to resist, it did not have any effect under the intensive rifle fire.The shields and armor equipped by the Qing army can only have a certain defensive effect on the oldest-fashioned matchlock guns, but the rifles used by the marines are beyond their defensive capabilities. There is no chance of winning, and after a few rounds of volleys, they are already dead.
The coalition forces spent most of the day cleaning up the three larger islands on the river near Pyongyang. interference.And the fires that ignited one after another on several islands can be seen by anyone who is not blind from several miles away, which also caused a big blow to the morale of the Qing army.
Of course, Huang Taiji didn't know what "asymmetrical combat" was, but he knew that his own disadvantages in surface combat were fully exploited by his opponents. It is very likely that the Korean War will really come to an end on the banks of the Datong River.
Naturally, Huang Taiji would not be satisfied with such an ending. When he set out in Shenyang, he announced to his ministers that he would conquer North Korea in a single battle, so that this country would be attached to the Qing Dynasty and no longer obey the orders of the Ming Dynasty.But he really didn't expect North Korea to change the door faster than he expected. It's just that the mercenaries invited here are too strong, making the Qing army restrained everywhere in North Korea, adding a lot of material consumption and personnel in vain casualties.
Of course, Huang Taiji would not be happy to withdraw back to the country in such a disheveled manner. Even if he didn't say anything, the civil and military ministers would not be willing to stop here.You must know that the Qing army has not even recovered its capital since this war has been fought, and the Eight Banners and the domestic dignitaries are willing to waste the many resources they have invested in this war.
The high-level officials of the Qing Dynasty had a very good plan before the expedition. They strived to end the war within three months. Not only would they be able to bring back a large number of labor forces in the areas under the population of North Korea, but they would also have to ask the Korean royal family for a large sum of money for the war. Compensation, no matter how you think about it, is a deal that can make a lot of money.But the reality is that the further you go south, the greater the resistance, and most of the time is spent in the water basins controlled by the Haihan coalition forces, and the domestic coastal areas are frequently attacked by Haihan, and the population abducted by them is almost equal to Because of the amount snatched back from North Korea this time.
The Qing army’s expedition this time claimed to have an army of [-]. Although this number is slightly exaggerated after adding tens of thousands of civilians, the daily consumption of so many people really requires sufficient supplies. Even the rations eaten by people and horses are quite a large amount.Now the supply line from the territory of the Qing Dynasty to the Datong River is hundreds of miles long, and several rivers have to be crossed during the process. Beware of sneak attacks by local North Korean armed forces on the way. The transportation pressure is so great that the quartermasters are always in a mental breakdown. the edge of.
Every day the war is delayed means that tens of thousands of survival supplies will be wasted in vain for that day, and the Qing army has been unable to obtain a large amount of supplies from the nearby area since Anzhou, and the supplies they brought during the expedition have already been consumed. It's over, and we can only rely on logistical supplies shipped from the country to the front line, which is not a means that can be sustained for a long time.If this battle dragged on for another month without major improvement, then even if he had the strength to fight Haihan, Huang Taiji would have to choose to retreat because of the supply problem.
Ironically, the Datong River is rich in fish resources, but due to the lack of ships, the Qing army could not even catch fish from the river to supply food.Huang Taiji had to send some soldiers and horses to the mountains north of Pyongyang to hunt wild animals to reduce the pressure on the logistics department.
"There is not much time left for the Qing army." Qian Tiandun picked up a piece of cut beef from the sizzling iron plate, dipped the seasoning in the porcelain plate in front of him, and then put it in his mouth. Chewing: "This kind of beef, the Qing army in Pyongyang City must not be able to enjoy it...Master Jin, you are welcome, let's eat together!"
A few days ago, after Azig retreated from the vicinity of the Datongjiang base, the place has returned to a peaceful situation. Thousands of laborers have returned to the northern defense line to continue building forts and fortresses, while Qian Tiandun has plenty of room. Opened a banquet and enjoyed the chef's freshly prepared sizzling steak.Of course, the beef that can be eaten here is naturally provided by North Korea. As a reward for repelling the Qing army a few days ago, Jin Shangxian ordered people to send a batch of cattle and sheep from Anyue on the south bank of the Datong River. It was the delicacy in Qian Tiandun's mouth.
Although Jin Shangxian also likes to enjoy delicious food, he is more concerned about the progress of the war at the moment. He took the initiative to fill Qian Tiandun's glass with a flagon, and then asked tentatively: "I heard that the Qing army will gather heavy troops in Pyongyang City. Nearby, I don’t know if Huang Taiji intends to forcefully cross the Datong River from there, does General Qian have any news?”
Qian Tiandun took a sip and said, "Master Jin, the rice wine in your country is still a bit weak. Next time when a Haihan merchant ship arrives in North Korea, I will send you a few jars of Sanya special wine produced in our country. Guarantee You will feel different after drinking it!"
Jin Shangxian also couldn't laugh or cry when he heard Qian Tiandun's inappropriate answer, but he has dealt with Qian Tiandun a lot recently, and he also knows that this General Haihan likes to deliberately change the topic, and then go around in a circle. When I came back, I didn't rush at the moment, and quietly waited for his next words.
"Since the Qing army invaded North Korea, it has never lost a battle against your country's army. Huang Taiji is in a state of drinking too much now. Let us help him clear his head." Qian Tiandun put down his glass and said: "The coalition fleet is now Seventy percent of the warships were concentrated on the river near Pyongyang, and if the Qing army had to choose to cross the river there, they might have to be mentally prepared to drown tens of thousands of people in the Taedong River."
Qian Tiandun's description made Jin Shangxian a little more relaxed. Of course, it was impossible for the Qing army to pay such a huge price for forcibly crossing the river, but they certainly would not give up their plan to continue to advance south. As long as the Qing army tried Crossing the river, the Haihan coalition forces will have the opportunity to inflict heavy damage on it.
The reason why Qian Tiandun is so relaxed is because the current battle situation is basically in line with expectations. When the Qing army has suffered enough in the upper reaches and knows that there is no hope of forcibly crossing the river, they will pin their last hope on breaking the Datong River base. In order to force Haihan to withdraw from this area.When the time comes, the independent regiment will sit here to face the exhausted Qing army, and it will naturally be another massacre.
As for the mentality of the Koreans, Qian Tiandun had already expected this. When he and Wang Tom agreed to withdraw from the Yalu River, he intended to take advantage of the fierce offensive of the Qing army to suppress North Korea. When supporting the battle situation, Haihan stepped forward to stop the Qing army and complete the comeback, thus establishing a tall and invincible image in the hearts of the Koreans.
Although Kim Sang-heon also knew that Haihan's repeated attitudes during the war were to obtain more conditions from North Korea, but he never expected to get so many twisted intestines in the stomachs of Haihan people.In his view, as long as he tries his best to meet Haihan's request, he will try his best to fulfill his promise and expel the Qing army from North Korea. As for Haihan's long-term plans for the Korean Peninsula in the future, even if Qian Tiandun is willing to tell the whole story, he may not necessarily Can fully understand.
After the battle on the islands near Pyongyang City, after a rough inventory, the Haihan Army wiped out nearly 2000 enemy troops who landed on the three small islands.Although some of them were North Korean captives who were forced to go to the island to work as loggers and became unjust dead during the battle between the two armies, even the North Korean authorities would not mention such disappointing things when they achieved great victories. Reporting the victory to Seoul Feishu, by the way, taking some credit for yourself in the battle report is the real thing.
(End of this chapter)