Kurdo's expression was gloomy and uncertain, his eyes fixed on the outside of the tent door, and he did not answer for a long time. At this time, Guerdan also knew that the Luobi general was engaged in a fierce ideological struggle, so he stopped forcing the opponent and stood patiently waiting for the opponent's decision.
"Chief Guldan, where is the supply point of the Tanghe people now?" Kurdo finally broke the dullness and at the same time returned his gaze to the huge map hanging on the wall of the tent.
"The Tanghe people used a large number of transport vehicles this time. When they moved westward, these transport vehicles followed the army westward. We did not expect them to do this, because their baggage convoys were followed by several people. The divisions marched all the way, and we were not ready to attack their army. According to the information we have now, they transported enough food for two months at one time, and now they are hoarding it on the bank of Lake Haoyue, a distance from where we used to be. The settlement is about ten miles away from Sparks." Guldan quickly contributed the information he had obtained. "They have built many wooden grain stores, but they are very close to where their army is stationed, and the defenses are also very tight. Usually, it is about There are about a division of troops guarding it.”
"Well, it seems that the Tanghe people also want to have a protracted war with us and wear us down. I didn't expect that Li Wufeng would dare to ignore the changes in the situation within his eastern empire and want to kill us." Erduo touched his short beard under his chin and pondered for a long time before saying, "If we can solve their logistics supply in one fell swoop, Chief Gul'dan, what do you think they will do?"
"Then they have only two options, either to transport food and grass from Qingyang again, or to retreat quickly." Guerdan seemed to understand the meaning of the other party's words, "And they are more likely to withdraw because they have to withdraw from Qingyang. Qingyang immediately mobilized the grain and fodder and transported it to the shore of Poyue Lake. I'm afraid it won't take more than a week."
"Humph, a week? A lot of things can happen in one week." Kurdo said with a grin. "If their grain and grass warehouses can be destroyed, their only way out is to withdraw their troops immediately. Otherwise, how long can they survive without food and grass? It will take several days to get from Boyue Lake to Qingyang, then it’s time for us to show off our power.”
"But, general, the people of Tanghe are very tight on guarding against the grain and grass warehouses. I'm afraid it will be difficult for us to break through their defenses and achieve our goal." Guerdan raised the question in his heart.
"We have to break through if we can't. This is our only way out! Right now, the Tanghe people have an advantage in infantry, but they are far inferior to us in numbers. My idea is that we concentrate most of our forces in a decisive battle posture , Well, it should be said that the main force is concentrated on the front to attract the opponent's main force. Then, you deploy 40,000 elites, plus my 10,000 cavalry. I think I should be able to break through their defense line of defending the granary and completely destroy them while they are unprepared. Granary." Kurdo came up with his plan.
"General, have you ever thought about it, these granaries are their foundation, I'm afraid they won't be easily fooled, right?" Guldan still had doubts.
"This depends on the attack pressure you create on the front. Although Li Wufeng is cunning, he is not a prophet who can predict things. He will not easily push the troops defending the rear to the front at the beginning, but when they face the front line, they will be defeated. When they are in danger, I'm afraid he will consider it. In addition, I think we can also use other auxiliary means to confuse them. We can bluff and make Li Wufeng think that we are attacking with all our troops. We can also let the raiding army leave first and take a detour. Further to the south, prevent being discovered by the Tanghe people's scouts. With several pronged measures, I think we should have a good chance of winning." Kurdujian was still a little worried about the other party, and said: "Chief Guldan, at the moment There is only this way. If we want to completely defeat the Tanghe people, the only way is to drag it out, but since the current situation does not allow us to drag it out like this, we have no choice but to take this somewhat risky path."
Standing on the observation deck, Wu Feng put his hands behind his back and looked at the rising yellow clouds in the distance. They were the dust brought by countless galloping horses. Although they were still nearly eight miles away, Wu Feng stood on the high platform. Still feeling the trembling of the earth, the Mott cavalry deployed in full force formed an attack line several miles wide and swooped over, like bursts of thunder. The three attack groups were like three waves of attack, one after another. The northwest army camp on the front attacked.
The dark infantry line was like a low, acquainted city wall that curved slightly outward to protect the Chinese army. The thick tower shield looked particularly light in the hands of Gaoyue soldiers. The five-meter-long improved anti-horse rifle was inserted diagonally in three consecutive layers. A frightening defense line formed on the ground. The soldiers looked serious, and their sharp swords had been unsheathed, waiting for the cruelest moment to come.
The cavalry thundered, hooves flew, shouting and blowing the terrifying horns of the buffalo. The first wave of the Mot attack group finally reached the best speed after a few minutes of running up. The first to meet them was the routine Baptized by the rain of arrows, the hard-horned long bow made of iron mulberry wood can reach as far as two hundred meters away. These soldiers wearing simple iron armor and leather armor are still quite lethal. Huddled up with their heads hunched over, the alert Mott Knight is standing in front of him. Once within the range of the bow and arrow, he calmly made preparations. Although this did not prevent the slaughter of arrows, it could minimize the strike surface and win more chances of survival.
The unlucky knights were shot in parts that could not be protected by their armor, and screamed and fell off their horses. Soon they were turned into flesh and blood under the iron hooves of their comrades who followed closely. There was no time to mourn for them, one after another. A wave of spear-throwing weapons has already rushed toward us with thunderous momentum. Facing this deadly weapon, any obstruction or cover will be useless. The only way is to pray for God's blessing and at the same time urge the horse's mount to speed up through this area.
The misfortune was not over yet. Only when they were only a few dozen meters away from the enemy line did the cavalry discover that two huge trenches suddenly appeared in front of them. The trap was not discovered, but they had already approached ten meters away and had no choice. If they hesitated for a moment, the iron flow coming from behind would crush them into pieces. The only way was to rush forward and use their bodies to Pave a path for the companions behind you!
Even Wu Feng, who was a hundred meters away, felt the thrilling action of the Mott Cavalry who risked his life. Wave after wave of impact was crushed by the combined strangulation of trench arrows and spears. The results of the struggle between flesh and blood and mechanical power can be imagined. Miserable howls were heard one after another. The cavalry who had gathered in front of the trench and were unable to pass were forced to put down their spears and fight back with bows and arrows, but nothing happened. How could they with no cover compete with the professional archers and spearmen who were covered tightly? Wave after wave of arrow rain and gun rain were like a huge flesh and blood millstone, while those poor Mott cavalry became The abrasives in those millstones.
The first wave of charges quickly disappeared under the heavy blows from the northwest defense line. The few remaining Mott cavalry finally crossed the avenue built by countless companions with their flesh and blood and faced the main force of the Northwest First Army. The third division launched an attack, and the shouts and the sounds of gold and iron were mixed together. The hand-to-hand combat finally began.
When the first wave of attacks encountered obstacles, Guldan had already gritted his teeth and made final preparations for the second wave of impact clusters. This was a battle related to his own destiny. No matter what the cost, he had to find a way to break through the opponent's front and force The other party put in the reserve team, and Guldan only had this idea in his mind.
When the first wave of attack groups finally fell on the powerful northwest defense line, the second wave of attack groups did not give the soldiers of the third division any chance to breathe, and swept away with the momentum of a violent storm. Come on, with the flesh and blood road paved by the companions, the second wave of attacking groups will be much smoother. Although it is a simple armor protection and the horses have simple locks for simple protection, they are still under the energy of arrow rain and There were much fewer casualties in the spear attack. Tens of thousands of black spears were raised at the same time. At the moment when they approached the tower shield line, the cavalry's spears swung violently towards the tower shield, and a deafening loud noise was heard for a long time. There was a thunderbolt, and countless spears used the gap between the tower shield to pierce violently. Almost at the same time, the carbine rifles also penetrated the bodies of countless Mott cavalry deeply, and bright red blood flowed along the long The horse gun slid down, and the cracking sound of the skull seemed so dull. There was no thought except to kill the opponent. This was a brutal hand-to-hand battle.
Even though Gaoyue's heavy infantry had strong defensive capabilities, the defense line continued to be damaged under the impact of cavalry several times their own. However, every time a gap appeared, soldiers behind it would immediately fill it. The frequency of gaps appeared later. It was getting higher and higher, and the size of the gap was getting bigger and bigger. Mulige, who was standing at the back line and supervising the formation, had to put his reserve team into it, and he could barely contain the opponent's crazy offensive.
Wu Fengzhan watched all this coldly from the high platform. The fierce battle did not seem to have much impact on him, but the huge damage to the third division really made him feel a little distressed. You must know that those are battle-hardened formations. Veterans of other units can be qualified for the position of squad leader. The enemy's second wave of offensive was so fierce that he was a little surprised when he arrived. Fortunately, the first wave of offensive was greatly blocked by the camouflage trenches he had prepared in advance, otherwise it would have caused greater casualties to him. It seems that the enemy is going to make a desperate move. Even Wufeng is not sure at this time whether the opponent wants to use such a ferocious offensive to attract his own troops to guard the granary, or whether Gu Buyibing wants him to use heavy troops to guard the granary but concentrates superior forces here. Did they take the opportunity to break through, or did both parties activate their cameras at the same time