Chapter 1625: Like Phantoms

French Colonial Zone, a military stronghold.

This is a key defensive line, and the retreat route for the Indian Insurgent Army after a success must pass through here.

If this place is not taken, then even if the uprising is a success.

The Indian Insurgent Army will still be unable to retreat!

The French Army has also deployed heavy troops to guard this city; for them, this is a vital supply transport line that will provide strategic materials to the front lines, and absolutely no losses are permitted!

Following a salute, after a bright red color exploded in the sky, other parts of the French Colonial Zone received the order and simultaneously ignited their salutes.

The French Soldier guarding this city looked up at the fireworks appearing in broad daylight, full of mockery, yet also feeling some regret.

This kind of firework from Longyan is very beautiful.

But that is at night; in the daytime, this kind of firework cannot be seen clearly at all.

Some French Soldier muttered that it was a pity.

Some French Soldier mocked the person setting off the fireworks, saying their head was sick.

Just at this moment, the Indian Insurgent Army, having received the order, launched a surprise attack on this city instantly.

Bang!

A bullet pierced the French Soldier's head; before he could even react, he fell heavily to the ground, blood flowing out.

The other soldiers' gazes froze, and they immediately realized something was terribly wrong and rang the alarm.

"Enemy attack! Enemy attack!"

Countless French Soldier immediately prepared to engage the enemy.

And just at this moment, they looked at the Indian Troops that had suddenly appeared from all directions and were instantly stunned.

They patrolled every day and had never seen such a force of Indian Troops lying in ambush all around them.

Moreover, these Indians were holding muskets, and their equipment was exceptionally refined.

It was even much better than the equipment of their regular French Army.

The Indian Troops swarmed toward the city gates from all directions in a dispersed manner.

The French Army that took the initiative to attack was quickly surrounded.

The Musket Team within the French Army had not yet had time to deploy their formation before they were slaughtered by a wave of synchronized musket fire from the Indian Troops.

Because the muskets used were all single-shot guns.

One could only fire one bullet at a time.

Therefore, the formation was particularly critical; the French Army liked to line up their Musket Team in a row and fire together, which could maximize their firepower.

The method of the Indian Troops, however, was dispersed.

This method was a combat style taught to them by Qin Zhangfeng.

Its fundamental purpose was for two people to cover each other's attacks, with one person reloading and one person firing rapidly, reducing the interval between attacks.

And it also reduced the problem of the single-shot gun's firing range not being wide enough.

The benefit of fighting this way is that as long as your reloading speed is fast enough.

And you have enough bullets, theoretically, you can achieve uninterrupted attacks.

Under wave after wave of synchronized fire, the French Army suffered heavy losses.

In their first real combat operation, these Indian Troops displayed impressive fighting strength, which was inseparable from the training of Qin Zhangfeng.

And at this time, the French Army on the city gates saw that the situation was bad and immediately roared: "Close the city gates quickly, we absolutely cannot let these Indians capture this place."

But at this moment, no one was listening.

Their commander was not there, and they fell into a brief commotion.

The Indian Insurgent Army took advantage of this opportunity to immediately annihilate these French Army forces.

They charged into the city.

Just at this moment, the French Army, having experienced a brief Bitter Remonstrance, finally organized personnel to defend under the command of the army adjutant.

They used the terrain and the advantage of their Cannon to briefly suppress the Indian Insurgent Army.

Other military strongholds in the French Colonial Zone also erupted into battle.

And at this time, hearing the sound of artillery fire coming from outside.

Richard's heart suddenly skipped a beat.

He knew in his heart that the news he had received had come too late.

Long ago, Fang Dalong had subtly warned him that there might be a problem with the Indians recently.

However, Richard did not believe it at all.

In his view, the Indians were still just a group of Barbarian stuck in the era of drinking blood and eating raw meat.

Although he had a keen intuition for the jungle.

In terms of hunting, almost every Indian was a good hunter.

But the French Colonial Area had already proven that the hunting skills of the Indians were ultimately conquered by strong ships and powerful guns.

They were already slaves to the French, no different from those black slaves from Africa.

So Richard had never taken their affairs to heart.

But now Richard was filled with regret.

He even felt, why hadn't he listened a little more to Fang Dalong's advice back then?

Now the Indian Insurgent Army had already fought their way to the foot of his castle.

"The reinforcements, why haven't they come yet? Do they want to wait for me to die!" Richard let out an angry roar.

Fang Dalong sneered; the army had long been sent to the front lines by Richard and was currently in a standoff with the Britain army.

The troops that could come to save Richard were likely currently fighting the Indian Insurgent Army.

There are no support troops anywhere.

However, in the original plan, Qin Zhangfeng and Fang Dalong had never intended to kill Richard.

He is more useful alive than dead.

This bombardment was merely to provide cover for Fang Dalong.

Another cannonball landed near Richard's castle, and the air wave generated by the violent explosion made the castle shake and sway.

Richard lost his footing and nearly fell; seeing this opportunity, Fang Dalong hurriedly steadied Richard and said quickly, "Lord Richard, it is truly too dangerous here. For your safety, I suggest we retreat immediately!"

Richard hesitated for a moment; the artillery fire outside was deafening, and waiting here might allow them to hold out until the support troops arrived.

But just at this moment, a cannonball struck.

This time it hit the castle directly, though it landed just outside the castle gate.

The cannonball exploded, instantly blowing the French Soldiers who were unable to defend the castle into smithereens.

Seeing this cruel scene, Richard was instantly shocked into speechlessness.

The other officers, having seen the battlefield, were not overly shocked, but their expressions were as heavy as iron.

From behind the smoke that had yet to dissipate, came the battle cries of the Indians!

He is the leader of the French Colonial Zone, and in his heart, he knows exactly how these Indians have been living in the French Colonial Zone.

Furthermore, he himself is one of the primary culprits who caused their uprising.

If he were to be captured by them.

Death might just be a luxury.

Fang Dalong looked at the dazed Richard and said sorrowfully, "My Lord, let's retreat. Once the support troops arrive, these rebels will be nearing their end."

"But before the support troops arrive, we must stay alive."

Richard's dull eyes regained a glimmer of spirit, and he nodded heavily: "Right, retreat, retreat!"

"Use the back door!" Richard shrieked.

Fang Dalong supported Richard as they retreated, followed by almost every defense sector commander of the French Colonial Zone.

As long as they are all wiped out in one go, the French Colonial Zone will cease to exist!

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