Time Travel to 1859: The Iron-Blooded Soldier King

After breaking through the blockade of the Lian army, Han Laowan did not dare to stay at all, and led more than 10,000 Nian troops to flee rapidly towards the southeast. Run quickly, only by entering Laiwu and leaving Shengbao and Senggelinqin's army far behind can they be truly safe!

However, things did not go as planned. The good days of the unfortunate Nian Army came to an end. They had just rushed out less than five or six miles when they heard a deafening roar of artillery fire from the front. At the foot of the Limao Mountain in front of them, teams of Green Camp soldiers were on full alert. Shengbao sat on his horse, looking majestic and had been waiting for a long time.

Why did Luo Bicheng suddenly rush to help Kuerha? Of course, it was because someone was guarding Limao Mountain for him. Shengbao led 6,000 elite Green Camp soldiers and rushed to Limao Mountain first, taking over the defense of Limao Mountain.

The six thousand elite Green Camp soldiers who were able to rush to the rescue from a thousand miles away and quickly reach Limao Mountain were naturally the most powerful army under Shengbao. Coupled with the more than a dozen cannons they brought with them, the entire Nian Army was stunned by the cannons. Damn, they had just experienced the baptism of foreign guns, and now they were faced with the ravages of artillery fire. Although the cannons under Shengbao were all homemade cannons developed by the Qing Dynasty itself and were not very powerful, they were enough to give the Nian Army a hard time!

Han Laowan felt a chill in his heart. Thousands of Green Camp soldiers! Although his Nian Army was not particularly numerous, he still had the upper hand. But don't forget, the morale of the Nian Army is low. How can they fight a tough battle? And behind them are two or three thousand Qing troops, all elite troops armed with foreign rifles! Now, if they are attacked from both sides, even if the Nian Army can break out, it will definitely be seriously damaged!

Han Laowan turned his head with difficulty and looked at Han Rang beside him, wanting to see if his most trusted general had any strategy to deal with the enemy.

Han Rang was filled with bitterness at this moment. With the enemy blocked in front and pursued from behind, the Nian Army would definitely not gain any advantage if they fought head-on. Moreover, Senggelinqin's cavalry could arrive at any time!

Han Rang whispered, "Master, the only way out now is Huashan. Charge! Shengbao's army is composed entirely of infantry. As long as we send out our most elite cavalry and assault their defenses with all our might, we still have a good chance of breaking through. As long as we break through Shengbao's position, we still have a chance to turn the tables. If we linger in this battle, once the other Qing troops arrive, we won't be able to escape!"

Han Laowan nodded and replied, "Then we should concentrate our forces to attack their eastern position?"

Han Laowan's words made sense. Since they were heading to the Yimeng Mountains, they had to break through the eastern positions to escape the battlefield. However, Han Rang shook his head and replied, "Master, haven't you noticed that the Qing army's artillery fire is coming from the east? Shengbao is experienced and naturally understands our intentions. If we attack their eastern flank, we will definitely not be able to break through in a short period of time. I suggest that we head southwest with all our strength, then detour to the Yimeng Mountains. This will just shake off the forces of the three Shandong towns!"

Han Laowan quickly said, "Okay, pass the order immediately. Attack northwest with all your might!"

The Nian Army of more than 10,000 people desperately launched a fierce attack towards the southwest. There is no doubt that the position on the west side is the weakest point of the 6,000 Green Camp. However, even in the weak position, there are still 2,000 soldiers staying on the position. How easy is it to break through the defense of the Green Camp?

When Shengbao saw the Nian Army rushing up, he took the lead and commanded the Green Camp soldiers to launch a crazy counterattack!

"Inform all units: Anyone who dares to retreat will be killed without mercy. A reward of ten taels of silver will be given for each head of a Nian Army soldier!"

Shengbao roared and conveyed his order. A big reward would surely attract brave men. The Green Camp soldiers launched a frantic counterattack, holding off the attack of the Nian Army to the last hurdle!

However, facing the crazy charge of the cavalry, the two thousand Green Camp soldiers were still somewhat powerless. It was too difficult, too difficult! Continuously, Green Camp soldiers were bayoneted by the Nian Army and then trampled into meat paste by the war horses!

Both Shengbao and Han Laowan were already blood-thirsty. When two brave men meet on a narrow road, the braver one wins. If they retreat at this time, they will surely be defeated. They can encourage their morale but they must never lose it!

More and more Nian cavalry rushed into the positions of the Qing Army's Green Camp and launched attacks in turns. Under the fierce battle, the Green Camp began to show signs of instability. When Shengbao was getting impatient, Luo Bicheng and Kulha led hundreds of cavalry to the back of the Nian Army and launched an attack on them!

Faced with the attack of the Lianjun cavalry, Han Laowan had to allocate part of his troops to curb the attack of the Lianjun!

However, it is not enough to just resist the attack of the Lianjun cavalry, because a more powerful opponent has appeared!

To the west, groups of cavalry began to appear in Han Laowan's field of vision. Cavalry, large numbers of cavalry! They were Senggelinqin's cavalry!

Now the Nian Army was surrounded by Qing troops in the four directions of east, west, south and north. More than 10,000 Nian Army soldiers were surrounded. Senggelinqin finally defeated the Nian Army detachment sent by Han Laowan to block him. He marched all the way and finally arrived at the west side of Huilong Mountain, blocking the last way of survival for the Nian Army.

Surrounded by enemies on all sides, the Nian Army was completely trapped in the middle. There were 3,000 trained troops in the north, 6,000 Green Camp troops in the east and south, and 10,000 cavalrymen under Senggelinqin in the west. The 20,000-strong army sandwiched the Nian Army in the middle and started a rare massacre.

Han Laowan, who was surrounded in the middle, had no choice but to fight like a trapped beast. At this time, Han Laowan's Nian Army had less than 15,000 people. It can be said that the siege of Jinan was his biggest failure. He overestimated his ability and underestimated the ability of the new governor of Jinan City. No one would have thought that this governor had forged a powerful army in just two or three months. With the help of the tall and solid walls of Jinan City, he defended Jinan City from wind and rain, and even launched a counterattack against the Nian Army. It was really incredible!

However, it is too late to say anything now. The more than 10,000 Nian troops have fought and suffered repeated defeats. Their morale is low and their combat effectiveness has been reduced to the extreme. It is impossible for them to break out of the siege!

Senggelinqin was now even more impressed by Liu Ye. This kid had just arrived in Shandong. He only gave him a suggestion and made a deployment, but he successfully drove together more than 20,000 Nian troops, who were facing a catastrophe. He and Shengbao had spent more than a year and still failed to achieve this effect. It must be said that this kid was a real genius when it came to fighting, an absolute genius!

A fierce battle, one brutal encirclement and annihilation battle after another, unfolded between Limao Mountain and Huilong Mountain!