Chapter 423: Rumble of cannons

"Prepare for grenade!" a Qin Army artillery sergeant called loudly. All the artillery of the Qin Army began to get busy. Load the shells.

"Prepare." The Chief Sergeant raised one of his arms and shouted loudly.

The loaded artillery leaves. Two firing artillery remained.

"Let it go." The sergeant commanded when he saw the artillery officer. Immediately waved his arm.

"Boom." "Boom. Bang. Bang." Door after door. The cannon began to roar frantically. The thick smoke of black powder after the launch quickly blocked the artillery position.

Cannonballs roared past. It exploded in a large pile of grass in the distance.

"This is really spectacular." Fan Yuqi looked at the effect of the bomb explosion with his binoculars.

"Yeah, more than a hundred cannons were fired together. If Li Mu watched this, he would be scared to death." A staff officer replied.

"You must be scared, but you don't have to be scared to death. Li Mu will never attack us from the front." Fan Yuqi said thoughtfully.

The artillery continued to anger. It shook like thunder in the sky. The Qin Army’s infantry phalanx is lined up in three lines with battalions as a unit. They shot their shoulders. The bayonet on the gun head is unusually dense.

On either side of them are militia teams. Their team is a bit scattered. But the formation is still there. Their provisionally elected militia officers are shouting loudly to keep the militiamen busy standing in their ranks. If you don't shout loudly, the militiamen won't be able to hear it at all. Because the sound of the gun is too loud.

The militiamen were extremely excited. Because it was the first time they participated in such a big battle. It is these hundred artillery pieces that are enough to excite them for a long time. Most of them are veterans with a long history of battle. Or young people who have just reached their age. But none of them have seen artillery fire. Because the weapons used by the veterans before are cold weapons such as Ge, Halberd. When they were told to be incorporated into the militia, they were immediately issued with Li-style muskets. This is the first time they have been exposed to such weapons. After a short training. They are still not used to this kind of troublesome weapon to reload. And the range is limited. But the power is huge.

But soon, they were excited again. Because Qin Jun settled their military payment for the first time. Moreover, I was informed that as long as one month of service, this musket is a personal weapon. They are very happy. Take care of the musket like a wife.

The militia is excited. The regular army is serious. They were expressionless. Standing quietly in place waiting for orders. The cavalry was hidden. They are the reserve force. The timing of investment is critical.

The reporters were busy observing and recording before and after the run. Qin Jun has ordered that reporters from major newspapers can visit, but pay attention to safety. Otherwise, leave it alone. The reporters were very dedicated when the artillery fired. They stood behind the artillery position. The rumble of the cannon shook their hearts.

The Qin Army's exercises were first started in Fan Yuqi's Taiyuan Military Region. The venue was Langmeng County. This is the edge of Zhao Jun and Qin Jun. The exercise has become a stage to promote force. Fan Yuqi couldn't wait for this moment. When the North and West are in full swing. The army here is constantly being drawn away. More than 80,000 people were transferred from more than 120,000 people at once. At the beginning of January, their army only began to accept the first batch of muskets. He had long heard of the power of this weapon. He was very excited at the time. Especially artillery. Powerful. That night, he stayed up all night. Instead, he looked at the artillery all night excitedly. Subsequently, a large number of weapons and equipment began to flow into his barracks. Then came the adaptation. Add Shangdang County. And Hexi and other places. He suddenly became the supreme officer of the Taiyuan Military Region. The rank is lieutenant general with three stars. He doesn't care about these. What you care about is weapons and equipment, and what you care about is whether there are battles to fight. When the exercise order is issued. His preparations are already very adequate.

The militia enlisted as many as 120,000 at once. The muskets in the armory were distributed all at once. The total number of his troops suddenly expanded to 180,000. In contrast. Zhao Jun on the opposite side seemed much quieter.

Same as journalists. Zhao Jun could only watch silently. Facing Qin Jun’s artillery fire. They can only sweat for their little lives. It exploded as soon as the shot passed. Those grass targets hit a large area. And there are dense infantry formations on the opposite side. All equipped with muskets. And they belong to the second-rate army. The musket can't even see the face. Only those elites have it.

The artillery fired half an hour after the bombardment. It gradually subsided. The infantry phalanx began to make a lot of calls. That is the officer is giving orders. Then under the order of the officer. Slowly press forward.

Qin Jun began to know the benefits of the reserve team. Only two infantry regiments were sent out. About six thousand people. The left and right wings also began to move. There are also two infantry regiments. The infantry formation of more than 12,000 men began to press over.

To boost morale, there is an orchestra playing in the back. The artillery fire continued. Their shooting is relatively sparse, but they still shoot.

The infantry team began to slowly pass by. When the team enters half the journey. Fan Yuqi waved his hand. Signals a cavalry regiment to launch a frontal attack. Among the tense and rhythmic trumpets. The cavalry team quickly assembled. Then lined up into three lines to start the offense.

The gaps between their three huge formations passed through to the front of the regular army. Then list it as a black line. Gradually began to accelerate. They are not holding muskets. But the spear that has been eliminated. They are spear cavalry. A weapon to break through the enemy's line of defense head-on.

The cavalry swiftly approached the enemy's position like a black line. Before, the artillery stopped firing. This is required for close collaboration. The cavalry quickly tore through the enemy's front line of defense. The spear in the hand of the cavalry is a single-use weapon, after the charge is over. Throw it away. Then he drew out his saber. Hack and kill everywhere. Then the infantrymen who followed began to shoot sporadically. Then use a bayonet. The war basically ended here, and it seemed very boring. Because their opponents cannot withstand such a blow.

The reporters shouted as wonderful as they watched the show. They believe that the face is closely coordinated. An army with sharp weapons. Qin's opponent. Only defeated. Because there is no camera. Reporters can only think of all the words in their heads to describe the spectacular scene of the exercise. Especially artillery. The shock to them was very big.

The rumble of cannonballs, the cannonballs roaring by. Just like the punishment of God on our enemies. They beat them fiercely with the sky thunder. We are inviolable. Don't provoke. Don't insult. ----- "Xianyang Daily"