Five three-masted gunships crossed the middle of the river from the southern channel and entered the northern channel.

The side of the hull was diagonally facing the sandbank. Heavy artillery on the bottom floor roared, and the cannons fired one after another. The muzzle suddenly retreated into the cannon window, and at the same time, the cannon flames were sprayed out, and a ball of gunpowder rose.

These heavy artillery seized from the Dutch had extremely strong recoils, and the huge three-masted gunships could not withstand the heavy artillery fired together.

If dozens of artillery fired at the same time, the vibration generated will be enough to disintegrate the warship.

Therefore, in naval battles, when two ships fire at the same time, or when warships bombard the land, the artillery on the side fires in turn.

In an instant, five three-masted gunships fired a series of "boom-boom" guns, and the smoke balls on the side of the warship exploded from the bow to the stern, and the smoke blocked the hull and blocked the view.

Amid the deafening sound of cannons, dozens of shells weighing more than 20 kilograms fell on the sandbank, the shells hit the beach, countless soil and gravel rose into the air, and then fell like raindrops, splashing dense white water in the river.

The shells were fired rapidly and hit the turret, shattering bricks and stones, and smoke filled the turret.

On the south bank, a war horse neighed, several miles apart. The hidden Qing army on the shore was still frightened when they saw the Ming army's heavy artillery bombardment.

After all, Mandahai had never commanded the navy. He thought that fifty or sixty cannons were arranged on the Qing army's fortress, and the number of artillery was enough. But when the Ming army's artillery opened fire, he realized that fifty or sixty cannons were only equivalent to the number of artillery on one side of the two gunships.

In the siege, fifty or sixty heavy artillery bombarded the city wall, which can be considered a big deal. However, in the naval battle, it is the number of artillery of a gunship.

A few miles apart, Mandahai could still feel the earth shaking from the sandbank and the river surface, and his heart couldn't help but jump.

"Let the turret fight back!" Mandahai roared loudly.

After a round of artillery bombardment, the gunner quickly cleared the chamber with a stick wrapped in a wet cotton cloth, and the sound of water vapor evaporated from the chamber was heard.

Immediately afterwards, the loader filled the launching medicine bag, and after the iron bullet was loaded, the cleaner compacted it with a stick. The gunners worked together to reset the cannon and the muzzle extended out of the cannon window.

At this time, the sandbank turret was covered with mess, with the turrets built by stones and earth bags. Many places were lifted up by shells. The cannons on the cannon stand fell to the ground, pressing the legs of the Qing soldiers, and the soldiers let out shrill screams.

The smoke and dust were rolling on the fort, and the vision was unclear, and there were screaming for help everywhere. Zu Zerun, who was covered in smoke under the red hat, shouted loudly, "Turn the body away and fire the cannon to fight back!"

The figures ran in the smoke and dust, and the Qing soldiers took off the body that was lying on the cannon. The officer roared and waved, "Aim at the enemy ship and fight!"

"Boom boom boom" A deafening sound of cannons suddenly broke out on the turret, and thick white smoke covered the turret. As each cannon retreated, more than ten kilograms of iron bullets rushed out of the guns and smashed at the Ming army fleet. The shells fell into the river and splashed water columns.

On the south bank, Mandahae's teeth were broken because the distance was too far, and the Ming army's warships were in motion, most of the more than fifty shells fell into the river, and only one or two hit the Ming army's warships.

Just as the shells fell around the Ming army warships and splashed water columns that soared into the sky, the Ming army's side artillery roared again.

At this time, as the distance narrowed, the eighteen-pound cannon also entered the effective range. I saw that the Ming army's gun ships started to spray artillery flames from the bottom layer, and white smoke rose. The cannons retreated from front to back toward the cannon window in turn. When the bottom deck cannon was fired, the middle deck cannon also began in turn, and finally the upper deck.

The three-layer naval guns roared in turn, and three times the shells were fired during the first round of artillery bombing.

In an instant, the sandbank artillery was bombarded by nearly 150 artillery shells, and the iron bullets were densely packed like hail, and the Qing army artillery was immediately hit by a devastating blow.

A series of loud noises sounded, which was the rumbling of iron bombs hitting, and the entire sandbank trembled violently.

This is equivalent to five gunboats, gathering fire to bombard a warship. If the warship suffers such a violent shelling, it will probably have turned into a piece of driftwood and drifting in the river. However, although the turrets have suffered heavy losses, they will not sink, and there will always be people who survive.

Zu Zerun's bloody paste was standing on the smoke-filled fortress, with a confused vision, and was surrounded by crying for help and tragic hissings, as well as soldiers with mental breakdowns, screaming despair from their mouths.

"Retaliation! Retaliation!" Zu Zerun roared loudly. There were only sporadic flames flashing on the turret filled with smoke and dust. The Qing army's turret suffered a devastating blow and had no combat power.

On the south bank, the Qing army generals were full of horror, "Prince, the fort is almost over!"

Seeing the Ming army's third-layer naval guns exerted their power, the Qing generals saw such a terrifying power for the first time.

At this time, Mandahai understood why all the three forts in Fushan, Langshan and Jingjiang would be lost within one day.

More than 150 heavy artillery fired volleys, even if they were copper and iron walls, they would be torn to pieces by shells like paper, not to mention just a turret built by stones and piles of soil.

The Qing army's fort was built according to the strength of the Ming army's naval division before. At that time, the gunboats in Donghai Town had not yet formed combat power. The Qing Dynasty used the combat power of the Ming army's naval division at that time and the combat power of Manchu's own naval division as reference. The number of turrets defense and artillery built was indeed enough, but they did not expect that the Ming army's naval division had developed so strongly.

Since entering the Yangtze River for the first time, which attracted the attention of the Qing Dynasty to the river defense, Zhao Ming did not enter the Yangtze River again, and even made the navy deliberately show weakness, making the Qing army think that its river defense is enough to defend against the Ming navy.

Zhao Ming confused the Qing army like this, and originally intended to decide Nanjing in one battle after sufficient preparations. But now, for the sake of the overall situation, the East China Sea Navy has to reveal its strength.

After the second round of artillery attacks, gunners from all decks on the Ming army warships quickly carried out the third round of loading.

At this time, Mandahai suddenly woke up, and the blue veins jumped and roared, "The navy commanded the attack, attacked the pirate warships, reinforced the fort, and forced the pirates into the southern channel!"

On the Ming army's flagship, Zhao Ming was about to order a third volley, but Wang Deshun suddenly exclaimed: "Master, Qinggou Navy rushed over, adjust the cannon position and bombard the Qinggou warship!"

Zhao Ming turned his head and saw hundreds of warships about to rush out of the northern channel, surpassing the sandbank, and rushing towards the Ming fleet.

At this time, the Ming army had already fired two rounds of fire. If the third round of artillery continued to hit the artillery, the naval guns would take some time to cool down before bombarding the Qing army fleet.

At this time, the fort was severely damaged. If it was fought again, it would basically be no longer a threat to the Ming fleet. If it was not fought, the Qing army on the fort would have time to breathe and regroup.

However, the Ming army was in the wind and the Qing army was in the flow, and the fleet was approaching very quickly. If we waited for the cannon to cut, it would be too late to go.

Moreover, there must be many fire ships in the Qing army warships. If the Qing army fleet is brought to the Ming army fleet, the Ming army warships will be very dangerous.

Zhao Ming frowned slightly, and after a little thought, he made a decision. The fort was a dead object and could not be moved. It was not a real threat to the Ming army. The real threat to the Ming army's fleet was only the Qing army's navy.

Zhao Ming immediately roared, "Aim at the Qing army warships and fire the artillery!"

The Ming army warship, which was about to fire, immediately adjusted its direction and aimed its muzzle at the Qing army navy. Then, with a sudden loud bang, spraying out orange-red cannon flames and white gun smoke.
Chapter completed!