The elk is originally a Gaogang in the north of Changsha City.

Princes and nobles, and their children from aristocratic families have built other industries here since ancient times to enjoy a luxurious life.

By the Wanli period, there were hundreds of other industries on this land, with the arches and eaves competing for beauty.

During the Chongzhen period, the buildings on the original were mostly damaged due to war, but the main body was still preserved.

When Zhu Youlang led his troops to the Milu Plain, he couldn't help but sigh that the past was followed by the wind when he saw these buildings with carved beams and painted buildings.

Even the buildings that used to be so prosperous are now covered in dust.

No one can escape the law of time.

It was almost noon, and Zhu Youlang looked at the sun on his head and was about to order the entire army to station and cook rice.

Unexpectedly, I heard a firecracker.

No signs, like thunder!

Zhu Youlang believed that there was almost no possibility of artillery releasing by mistake, and the soldiers of the Hu Ben Army would not make such obvious mistakes.

Then there is only one possibility, it is the Qing army!

Zhu Youlang actually didn't expect the Qing army to set up an ambush outside Changsha City, just as he didn't expect the Qing army to send troops to Xiangyin.

However, Zhu Youlang had already prepared to block the water and soil, so it didn't matter what the Qing army had to do.

"Arrange the array and prepare to face the enemy!"

Zhu Youlang's orders were simple and straightforward, without any delay.

The soldiers of the Hu Ben Army were very capable of dealing with emergencies and quickly formed a formation.

It is definitely too late to dig trenches now. The best way is to use the existing bunker to avoid the damage of some artillery.

There are many other industries on the elk, and these are natural bunkers.

The Qing army's cannons were all very bulky, but the same cannons were very powerful. The brick wall built by the bricks and stones could not resist this domineering force, and was instantly blown up and broken into pieces into a pile of scraps.

The Ming soldiers hid behind the bunker and avoided the most fierce bombardment, but some soldiers were still injured by bricks and stones. But compared to facing the Qing army's artillery fire, this was the best result.

"Strike back!"

The Qing army's first round of artillery bombardment was a long period of intervals.

Zhu Youlang naturally would not miss it, and immediately ordered the Hu Ben Army to launch a counterattack.

The Ming army's field artillery operation was not as complicated as the red-clothed cannon, and it could still fire even in a very short time.

The gunners of the Ming army were all soldiers who had been through the battlefield for a long time, and they only worked as artillery, so they had a perfect grasp of the timing.

It was just such a fleeting opportunity that they caught, and the power of dozens of small cannons was not inferior to that of red-clothed cannons.

However, the Qing army seemed to have been prepared for a long time, and this round of gunfire did not cause substantial damage to them.

Zhu Youlang was not in a hurry and ordered in a deep voice: "Continue to bang, don't stop."

On the other hand, he discussed with Li Dingguo: "The King of Jin thinks whether to send a partial army to see what the Donglu side is."

Li Dingguo nodded: "Your Majesty is wise, I am just thinking this way."

There is no doubt that the Qing army came prepared for this battle.

As for how well he was prepared, Zhu Youlang was unknown.

Therefore, Zhu Youlang must figure out the background of Qingjun in order to be targeted.

Li Dingguo handed over this task to one of his generals and told him to come back immediately after finding the information and not to fight in love with the waves.

The Ming army would take Changsha at the smallest price possible in this battle. According to Zhu Youlang, there would be no unnecessary sacrifices.

Li Dingguo deeply agreed.
Chapter completed!