I wanted to drag Sichuan's economy and use a protracted war to deal with Lu Haoshan, but I didn't expect that it would help the opponent. Before I knew it, I put down one "nail" on my territory. The more I dragged it, the more passive it became. Even Fan Wencheng couldn't sit still.

Dorgon understood Fan Wencheng's meaning. Under firearms, the importance of traditional passes is constantly weakening. The more rapid the development of firearms, the lighter the weight of traditional passes becomes. At this point, the Qing Dynasty was far behind Sichuan because the most advanced firearms in his hands are purchased from Sichuan. It has been delayed for a long time and has no benefit. The logistics line cannot be destroyed. The killing order is not very effective. He has provoked the rebellion of the Fan land and was suppressed bloodily. Even in military operations, he was constantly at a disadvantage and his morale has been declining.

In the past, the Iron Cavalry of the Qing Dynasty dominated the world, and the Eight Banners soldiers were all proud, confident, and fearless. In one sentence, even if you defeat me temporarily, sooner or later you will be trampled by me. As long as I recognize the second, no one dares to recognize the first, but now it has changed, many Eight Banners of the Qing Dynasty showed fear when they heard the three tigers in Shu.

Although the resources occupied were large, most of the troops were under Shaanxi. So the control in other places was insufficient, and there were more and more opposition voices on the land where the control was insufficient. In addition, the effect of the killing order was still fermenting. In addition, some wealthy families in Shu not only sent headhunting teams, but also secretly sent people to the Central Plains to acquire the heads of the Eight Banners of the Qing Dynasty. In just June, more than ten attacks and murders occurred in Laowo Jianzhou. The worst of the most evil Niulu, the Eight Banners of the Han Dynasty, rebelled, killed all the more than 300 people in a village and fled with the leader.

Thinking about it now, I really can't stand it anymore. If I drag on it, it is a big unknown whether my rear will cause turmoil. The continued decline in morale is not conducive to the need for combat. As a loyal lackey of the Qing Dynasty and the number one think tank, Fan Wencheng was not aimless.

What Fan Wencheng thought of, Dorgon naturally thought of it. He was silent for a moment when he heard this, and soon said loudly: "Okay. It's time for them to see how powerful I, the Qing warriors are."

Dorgon was hesitating between fighting or not fighting, and wanted to end the battle earlier, but he felt that his preparation was not enough and he was always undecided. Now, since he had no choice, it would be better to have a decisive battle to untie the knot in his heart. Dorgon's mood improved a lot.

"Fight just to fight. I have long wanted to teach these Sichuan dogs a lesson." Ajig said with an indifferent look on his face.

Dorgon stood up and said, "Okay, now there are no people, let's go back to Hanzhong to discuss it carefully." After that, he turned his head to Shang Kexi and said, "General Shang, although he did not get Hao Feng's head this time, he annihilated the scout team and discovered the secret of the Sichuan Army's watchtower tower. The merits are greater than the fault. He will remember the great merits once, and the entire army will reward 100,000 taels of silver. There are also wine and meat rewards. Well, this time, General Shang will discuss the Sichuan Army, and we will also go together."

Reward and punishment were clearly the usual practice of the Qing Dynasty. Not only did the reward and punishment clearly, but he never deducted the arrears. I thought that Shang Kexi heard that the Qing Dynasty never delayed military pay, so he defected to the Qing Dynasty and sat in Shang Kexi's position. He did not attach much importance to the silver. One hundred thousand taels seemed to be a lot. However, the soldiers under his command were not much left. Compared with the reward of silver, the last sentence made Shang Kexi's eyes lit up.

This is inviting myself to join the decision-making level, which means that my status has been improved again. Can you be unhappy?

"Yes, yes, thank you." Shang Kexi immediately said respectfully.

"No, not bad" Just when Dorgon was determined to change his strategy, find an opportunity to compete with the Sichuan Army, and no longer use the "drag method". Lu Haoshan appeared in Goutougang and looked at the walls that were blown into pits and depressions, and said with satisfaction.

The Qing army bombed hundreds of cannons, but the view was as solid as iron and as stable as rocks. 103 people fought against more than 3,000 people without any disadvantages, and killed more than 500 people, without any casualties. When they said it, either no one believed it or scared people, it all depends on these solid cement fortifications.

"It's good," Li Dingguo said happily: "The enemy will attack. As long as the door is not opened inside, they will have to spend a lot of effort even if they want to enter, especially the shooting hole, which is wide inside and narrow outside, and they can't even drill in, and we can calmly aim one by one."

Tower president Zhong Huan said happily: "To calculate that these clear dogs run fast, we still have tricks that are useless."

"What trick? Tell me." Li Dingguo asked curiously.

Zhong Huan looked at Lu Haoshan with a little embarrassed, and after getting Lu Haoshan's approval, he approached Li Dingguo's ear and whispered: "General Li, in addition to sharpened wooden stakes, this protective ditch is also equipped with tinder oil. Once the mechanism is pressed, it will be injected. At that time, a rocket will be fired immediately. If the enemy dares to come, it will be roasted pigs. This is the first one; the second one is covered with grenades around it with hidden lines, and once the line is pulled, it will explode. At that time, there will definitely be no living within fifteen meters of the watchtower. The last move is also the most mysterious move, that is, there is an exit underground, and the exit has the edge of the cliff. When the rope is hung down, you can escape. This is only used when it is most dangerous. Unfortunately, the time is too short, and it would be more perfect if you build an exit at the foot of the mountain."

There are so many functions, Li Dingguo was stunned when he heard it.

"Sir, let's practice a few more so that we don't have to be afraid of these dogs." Hao Feng said gritting his teeth.

The elite scout team of 50 people suddenly died 47 people, and their heads were cut off. They were all brothers who were born and die. When they thought of this, Hao Feng was so angry that he couldn't speak.

Lu Haoshan shook his head and said, "No, the Qing soldiers suffered so many casualties, and they have seen the power of these watchtowers. They will not give us this opportunity easily. Look, the big battle will come soon."

"I'll fight if I'm afraid they won't succeed, so I've wanted to fight long ago." Hao Feng rubbed his hands and said with a full face.

Li Dingguo said thoughtfully: "It's time to decide the outcome."

Others only saw the glorious side of the Sichuan Army, but Li Dingguo, who was by Lu Haoshan, realized the price of maintaining this glory. The Shu Road is difficult to reach the sky. The road conditions in Sichuan are good, but the high and steep roads are extremely difficult. Take grain for example. A truckload of grain is transported from Guangyuan to Shaanxi. It is good to eat and eat horses and chew half of it. Half the way, you have to deal with the test of overturning, falling off a cliff, wind and rain. The cost is extremely high, because the cunning Dorgon adopted the tactic of clearing the fields with a strong wall, and food, horses, clothes, ammunition and even needles and threads that need to be transported from Sichuan. The transportation pressure can be imagined.

In June alone, the number of deaths in transport reached 28, and there were more horses. If Sichuan had not been strong and Lu Haoshan was prepared a few years in advance, he would have really let Dorgon drag his way. This was the price of the expedition.

It was an accident that Qiu Feng was ambushed, but it was not a whim for his own adults to build such a solid watchtower in such a prominent place. But after careful consideration, it was to force the Qing Dynasty to give up the protracted war and force him to take the initiative to fight the Sichuan army. Otherwise, he would hide and the logistics of the Sichuan army would be really difficult. Besides, the Eight Banners of the Qing Dynasty took the initiative to give up the solid city and fight in the wild, which was also good news for the Sichuan army.

My own lord is really far-sighted.

Zhong Huan said with disdain: "Our army has won all the battles recently, and the Qing army has lost its temper. Now they have all fled because of the news. I don't know how much morale they have left."

These guys all showed confidence. Lu Haoshan nodded secretly. Firearms are of great importance, but the quality of personnel cannot be ignored. As for war, talent is the main body. Just like the army of the Ming Dynasty, there were firearms such as cannons, bird guns, seven-eyed guns, and Folang machine cannons, but they could not beat the Qing cavalry that only bows and arrows and scimitars to fight against the enemy.

There is nothing else, that is because they have lost their fighting spirit.

Hao Feng touched the traces of the pits and depressions and said curiously: "Sir, I just heard that these fortifications are divided into anti-fighting levels. It sounds so mysterious. Can you tell me what happened?"

"Dingguo, tell me." Lu Haoshan said with a smile.

"Yes, sir." Li Dingguo responded, and then explained to Hao Feng and others: "These constructions are different from our usual construction. In addition to bricks and stones, cement, steel bars, sand, etc. are also used. The proportion and structure of their materials should be adjusted according to needs. They are mainly divided into three levels. The first level is to withstand the bombing of grenades, the second level is to withstand the bombing of the new tiger squat cannon, and the third level is to withstand the bombing of the new general."

Zhong Huan asked quickly, "Then what level is this watchtower?"

"Level 2" Li Dingguo finished speaking and saw that the two of them were a little disbelief, so he explained with a smile: "Level 2 is the reference for all our new tiger squat cannons. The old tiger squat cannon used by Shang Kexi has not improved the gunpowder, and the power is only a little stronger than our grenades, so it can't be broken no matter how hard it is."

So that's how it was. Everyone suddenly realized it. Zhong Huan said curiously: "Sir, isn't it very troublesome to build Level 3?"

The new general cannon is even more powerful than the Red Barbarian cannon. Ordinary defense is definitely not good. Lu Haoshan was too lazy to explain so much, and nodded and said, "It's quite troublesome, but there is no need for this."

After saying that, he said with a serious look: "After this battle, the Qing army must have new actions. You all widened your eyes. I must know the every move of Dorgon and the Eight Banners of the Qing Dynasty. Do you understand?"

"Get orders." When everyone saw that his governor was not joking, they quickly responded loudly.

Lu Haoshan guessed correctly. After the battle of Goutougang, Dorgon could not sit still. The information sent back by the scouts and carefully was all about the content of the eight banners of the Qing Dynasty. While Dorgon sent additional personnel to prevent the Sichuan Army from building military fortifications, he dispatched troops and generals. Even the elite soldiers and generals guarding the Tong army were ordered to gather in the Hanzhong area. For a time, the troops near Hanzhong increased greatly.

The gun has not been set, the bow has not been opened, and the knife has not been unsheathed, and Shaanxi has already filled with a strong smell of gunpowder (to be continued.)
Chapter completed!