Is Li Zicheng weak? Actually, it is not weak at all. On the contrary, the combat effectiveness of the bandits is quite good. Otherwise, Li Zicheng would not have captured such a large territory. Zhang Xianzhong would not have occupied the mountains in Sichuan and became king.

The reason why Li Zicheng's troops were defeated this time was that they encountered Zhu Cixuan's army. The 12th Regiment Battalion sharpened its swords and prepared for several years, so that it would be today.

Advance when it is beneficial, retreat when it is disadvantageous, seek profit and avoid harm. Spears and large spears are the best weapons used to engage in combat, suitable for assassinating hiking enemy troops, especially projecting weapons units. The cavalry's rushing forward to the enemy with long spears can increase the effect of intimidating the enemy. The impact of the horse in the gallop can also be teleported out through the spearhead at the moment of impact, making the knight in the rushing force transform into an amazing sharp arrow.

Li Zicheng and defeated, and the army of 300,000 bandits were surrounded by 100,000 Ming troops. That's right, it was really circled and beaten.

Taojiadian was originally a small place, with the Yellow River to the north and west. Zhu Cixuan's troops occupied the favorable terrain of the hills to the east, luring the enemy into deeper, luring Li Zicheng's troops to the shallows on the west.

Then, the Hu Ben Army rushed straight with cavalry and then surrounded the two wings. Taking advantage of the light cavalry, they quickly walked around behind Li Zicheng. Zhu Cixuan allocated two battalions of troops and penetrated the rear of the team. Li Zicheng's 300,000 army was cut off from the west side of Taojiadian.

In this way, Li Zicheng's troops could not connect at the beginning and end, which was a taboo in military strategists. Zhu Cilang surrounded the part that lured the enemy into the depths and rushed forward.

The advanced equipment of the Ming army, coupled with the tacit cooperation as Song Xiance said, made the bandits suddenly collapsed, and the cooperation of the various battalions became very important at this time.

The army of 300,000 was defeated by the north of Kaifeng City. This time, the 12th Regiment Battalion showed the prestige of the Ming army. The battle lasted for five days and five nights. The 12th Regiment Battalion chased and Li Zicheng fled all the way. He had only one escape route, and he threw it down most of Henan and retreated back to Huguang.

Two months later, the entire Henan land was recovered by the Ming army. In this battle, Li Zicheng was defeated again. Zhu Cixuan finally saved the Ming Dynasty. With the recovery of Henan, the situation of the Ming army was very good.

A arrogant soldier will be defeated, and victory is hard to come by. Zhu Cixuan did not inflate because of this, but he was extremely calm. This time, he must fully record the reasons for the victory of this battle. From now on, these are valuable experiences.

Zhu Cixuan believes that the following points were found to be the result of the defeat of Li Zicheng this time. First of all, it is to organize carefully and make full preparations. Fast and meticulous combat preparation is an important condition to ensure that the enemy is annihilated without missing the opportunity. After commanding the general to receive the mission, start from the most difficult and most complex situations and conduct in-depth combat preparations. It is necessary to grasp the key points, simplify the procedures, and seek the effect, and keep the secrets strictly, camouflage closely, and strengthen protection. The preparation must be completed in the shortest time. Even in order to avoid missing the opportunity, even if the preparation is not sufficient, you should first enter the battle according to the order, and then organize and prepare while fighting.

This is what Song Xiance said, quick battles and quick decisions are the key to speed, which is the reason.

Furthermore, concentrate superior forces and select enemy weaknesses to carry out major attacks

Concentrating troops to carry out main attacks is an important rule for defeating the enemy. The generals of each battalion strive to select the attack point on the flanks related to the enemy's key points, rear or the junction of two different units, and select the directions and parts where the enemy's forces, fortifications and obstacles are weaker. Usually, a little attack is carried out. When the enemy has fewer obstacles and a shallow depth, the company can also carry out two attacks.

This is even simpler. Li Zicheng did not build decent fortifications at all. In Li Zicheng's words, he has been attacking, so how can he defend?

Then, the 12th Regiment Battalion quickly caught the enemy in seclusion and suddenly launched an attack

Quickly concealed enemy is the prerequisite for ensuring sudden attacks. Infantry detachments should use dark nights, bad weather, favorable terrain during the day, choose hidden movement routes to connect to the enemy. During the process of receiving the enemy, they should be prepared for combat at any time. The Hu Ben Army cavalry launched an attack unexpectedly, which would make the enemy depressed and the defense system and command chaotic.

It was the Hu Ben Army that suddenly launched an attack at an unexpected time and place of the hostile situation. Whether it was dusk, dawn, midnight or day, it was stressed to avoid the enemy's discovery.

The resolute and bravery of the 12th Regiment Battalion and annihilation of the enemy in close combat are important factors in defeating the enemy. In order to successfully implement close combat, we should quickly and conceal the enemy with the support and cooperation of various troops, and dare to be stalemate with the enemy, minimize the power of its technical weapons, be flexible and maneuverable, and quickly and boldly annihilate the enemy.

There is also the interweaving division of the 12th Regiment Battalion in Taojiadian, where each annihilation of the enemy can be said to be remarkable. After breaking into the enemy's position, the Ming army used the enemy's gaps and weak parts to boldly interweaving division, inserted all the way to the enemy's side, cut off the enemy's retreat route, blocked the enemy's reinforcements, and divided Li Zicheng's troops into two sections, exerting the power of a small group of multiple channels, splitting the enemy into several pieces, creating favorable conditions for each annihilation of the enemy.

This is also the tactics of Zhu Cixuan to deal with the Liaodong Ming army in Huangtai's Battle of Ji Songjin. At this time, he used it to deal with Li Zicheng's bandits, which have been tried and tested.

The proactive cooperation and close coordination of the 12th Regiment Battalion, and the action of each battalion in a coordinated manner according to tasks, time, place and under a unified intention and plan is an important guarantee for fully exerting the overall power and winning the battle.

The infantry detachment is the main one and the teams that perform the main tasks are the main ones. All military detachments should actively support the infantry's combat operations and coordinate the actions of each detachment uninterruptedly. Each detachment must not only strictly abide by the coordination regulations and actively complete its own tasks, but also actively cooperate and support each other according to changes in the combat situation.

The soldiers have no constant momentum and the water has no constant shape. Firm and flexible command are of great significance to victory in battle.

These records are quite complicated, and Zhu Cilang recorded tens of thousands of words in a very detailed description of the decisive battle between the 12th Regiment Battalion and the bandits.

Of course, the 12th Regiment Battalion is not without any shortcomings. For example, during this attack, many military orders were delayed, and the failure to reach the predetermined ambush location on time, as well as loopholes in the cooperation between the battalions, etc., Zhu Cilang recorded them one by one.

These are the most precious strategic information for generals at all levels of the Ming army to go to war again. The soldiers can refer to this information to know the weaknesses of the bandits when they fight against the bandits.

The 12th Regiment Camp was a great victory, and the world was shocked. The city of Beijing was filled with firecrackers and gongs and drums. Emperor Chongzhen personally led all officials to pay tribute to his ancestors and thank God.

This battle at the 12th Regiment Battalion brought back the Ming Dynasty, which was on the verge of death.
Chapter completed!