Mulige led more than 20,000 soldiers to quietly ambush in the woods next to the bend behind the mountain mouth. It was almost noon, and the enemy was coming soon. The enemy's scouts had already passed two groups, but they briefly inspected both sides of the road for a while, found nothing unusual, and then left. The Gaoyue soldiers under his command were all trained by Mulig with the backbone of the Qingyang First Guard Division. Mulig had strong confidence in them, so he dared to issue military orders in front of his superiors.
This is an excellent ambush place. The rushing Tali River makes a bend here and continues to flow towards the hinterland of the Tengger Grassland. If the enemy comes from the mountain mouth, they must pass through here. Mulige The general will lead the army to block the enemy here, so that the Luobi people's armored cavalry can not give full play to the advantages of field charges, but also put them in a situation where they can neither advance nor retreat.
When a scout ran over panting, Mulige secretly shouted: "Here he comes!"
Under the orderly orders of the officers, the heavy infantrymen couldn't wait to get up, quickly rushed out of the woods, faced the mountain mouth, lined up in a dense formation, and immediately blocked the road leading to the front. . The spearmen also gathered behind the heavy infantry phalanx at an extremely fast speed and were divided into several echelons with a certain distance in between to facilitate the run-up and make the shooting range of the spears longer.
The engineers were busy among the heavy infantry and spearmen. They were installing small detachable trebuchets brought from Qingyang City. Although the number was small, it would also give the enemy great lethality. . Since bows and arrows can do too little damage to heavy armored cavalry, I gave up setting them up here. I think trebuchets and lancers can completely make up for this shortcoming.
The Luobei forward troops who had just rushed around the mouth of the mountain also discovered an abnormal situation in front of them. On the plain along the river, which was originally flat, suddenly a large and dark army gathered, and the number was at least tens of thousands, and they were arranged neatly. Square team. The information quickly reached the ears of Upeng, the younger brother of General Zhengdong, the forward commander.
Upeng is also a well-known brave general among the Luobi people, but he also has the same arrogant and conceited character as his brother. When he learned that there were enemy troops blocking the road ahead, his first reaction was: "Order the first unit to attack and kill these The horse thieves who don’t know whether to live or die will be trampled to pieces!”
Five thousand Luobei cavalry lined up in ten teams, every five hundred people lined up horizontally, and started charging from five hundred meters away. The ground trembled, forming a thick cloud of yellow smoke. The five thousand war horses seemed to be stepping on a unified drumbeat. The frequency increased from slow to fast, and the speed also soared rapidly. No other sound could be heard on the entire battlefield, only the thunderous sound of the iron hoofs of the war horses.
Four hundred meters! Three hundred meters! Mulige admired the Luobi people's skillful equestrian skills while silently estimating the distance of the enemy. Just when the Luobei cavalry were a little surprised that they were not attacked by bows and arrows, without any mental preparation, a shower of rocks fell from the sky. Dozens of large rocks the size of watermelons fell from the sky. Dozens of Luobei cavalry who were caught off guard were shot down on the spot. The horse dismounted, causing a small panic in the entire cavalry charge square. Some of the comrades following him had no time to adjust and collided with each other. At such a high speed, if a collision occurs, the consequences can be imagined. Know.
However, the nightmare was not over. After luckily escaping two rounds of trebuchet attacks, the extremely fast Luobei cavalry had rushed to a place less than 150 meters away from the enemy. In a few seconds, they would Let these damn enemies taste the taste of being trampled by iron hoofs. Just when all the Luobi cavalry were dreaming like this, with an earth-shattering roar, they overwhelmed the sound of galloping horse hooves, and a dark cloud surged from behind the enemy. The Luo Bei cavalry rushed forward at the speed of an arrow.
"It's a spear thrower!!!" Many Luo and Bi cavalrymen only had time to have this thought in their minds before they were stabbed by the oncoming spear throwers and their men and horses. At that moment, the screams of the Luobei soldiers were not heard at all, and most of them were seen repeating the same action, with people leaning up and horses turning, and a burst of bright red blood splashed.
After two rounds of baptism by throwing spears, there were very few Luobi cavalry left. They rushed in front of the waiting heavy infantry and had no momentum at all. After several screams, the extremely powerful Gaoyue heavy infantry even The Luobei soldiers who impaled the corpse raised it high. The battlefield returned to calm, leaving only the corpses of soldiers on the ground between the two armies and a few surviving horses standing alone next to the corpse of their owner.
Just as the fierce battle started at the mouth of the mountain, the battle on the main battlefield on the river bank west of the mouth of the mountain also officially began. I led Liang Chongxin and Cui Wenxiu to quietly observe the Luo Bei Chinese Army marching slowly forward by the river. The entire Chinese army stretched for nearly five miles, extending back from the mountain mouth. Because there were a large number of baggage troops in the middle, the marching speed of the troops was quite slow.
After careful observation, I found that the enemy was not prepared in any way and the formation was very loose. I secretly shouted "God is helping me" and hurriedly returned to the troop assembly area with Liang and Cui. At my gesture and the officer's command, everyone quietly slipped out of the forest. There was no need to hide anymore. I ordered the cavalry to throw away the cages on the horses' mouths. The 30,000 cavalry were like tigers descending the mountain, heading towards the river with lightning speed. The unprepared Luo Bei infantry pounced.
Accompanied by the earth-shattering sound of horse hooves, the Luobei soldiers who were moving forward according to the normal marching method seemed unable to accept this reality. When the recruits had not yet reacted, the veterans all screamed in horror. : "It's the enemy's cavalry!" "We are ambushed!" "Hurry up and form the team!"
Panic shouts arose one after another, and the officers used whips to whip the soldiers who were scurrying around like headless flies, ordering them to quickly form an attack formation to deal with the upcoming brutal battle.
I took the lead and led the heavy cavalry towards the belly of the enemy's center. The enemy was obviously not yet fully in combat mode. As the horses ran wildly, we got closer and closer to the enemy. I could even see the frightened look on the faces of the enemy's infantry. expression. Wave after wave of arrow rain had little impact on the heavy cavalry that bore the brunt, but hundreds of people still fell beside me. I gritted my teeth, held my halberd high, and finally got through this difficult period. distance, broke into the enemy's ranks, and the real battle officially began.
Every time I waved my halberd, some of the Luobi soldiers standing in front of me would hold their heads, cover their necks, or fall down holding their chests and abdomen. I can no longer remember this is the dozens of times I waved my halberd. The weapon was broken, and blood had already soaked his body. Just like an ordinary soldier, I vented my dissatisfaction after spending several days and nights in the woods. It wasn't until the call of the guard next to me that I woke up from my crazy state.
The Luobi people's defense line has begun to collapse. Although their soldiers are far more skilled than our army, due to the recruitment of a large number of new soldiers, these new soldiers have never seen such a sudden attack. Blood is flowing all over the ground and corpses are everywhere. These cruel The sight greatly stimulated those soldiers who had never been on the battlefield. They were the first to flee the battlefield. Because their number was quite large, they quickly affected the entire infantry defense line, coupled with the ensuing attacks of our light cavalry. After the impact, the enemy's Chinese defense line finally collapsed.
When Uler received the news of the attack, he immediately organized his own 10,000 armored cavalry to prepare for battle. However, the route was blocked by a swarm of defeated infantry. His 10,000 armored cavalry and 40,000 light cavalry were The cavalry was blocked and unable to move at all, and watched helplessly as the fleeing soldiers surrounded them and retreated backwards. He made a prompt decision and ordered the light cavalry in the front to immediately shoot the retreating deserters, which could both deter the deserters and clear a passage for the cavalry team.
I immediately noticed the changes in the enemy. The enemy infantry retreated significantly slower. Some veterans had even begun to organize a counterattack. Once the enemy established a firm foothold, our 30,000 cavalry would be difficult to escape and would be eaten by the enemy one by one. Not to mention Said victory was achieved. I also immediately adjusted my deployment and ordered the heavy cavalry to concentrate in the center. Under the personal leadership of Liang Chongxin and Cui Wenxiu, I concentrated my forces to break through to the center where the enemy was more numerous. I must strive to completely defeat the enemy and completely lose the battle. Will, forcing them to retreat, which can disrupt the enemy's cavalry position in the rear, which is conducive to our final victory. The enemies on both wings were handed over to the light cavalry that followed.
Under the personal leadership of Liang Chongxin and Cui Wenxiu, the main heavy cavalry launched a new round of massacre. The crazy attack without fear of death and the difference in combat effectiveness soon set off a wave of fear among the Luobei infantry. The officers could not control the actions of the soldiers. They were threatened by the fleeing soldiers slowly but unstoppably. surged backwards.
The light cavalry guarding the formation had killed more than just their own compatriots. The corpses on the ground still could not stop the torrent of retreat. More and more retreating soldiers were coming towards them. They had no choice but to retreat. The soldiers rushed their phalanx to pieces, and even the direct cavalry of General Uler who was going to conquer the east had been scattered.
Uler was riding on his beloved Black Dragon Colt. Seeing the retreating crowd destroying his neat square formation, he could only bite his lips in pain. Buda, who was standing aside, sighed softly. I had long felt that something was wrong, but I didn't expect that the enemy would be so bold. They dared to go more than 300 kilometers into their own territory to set up an ambush, and they did such a good job of keeping secrets that their own scouts didn't find anything. Those so-called The horse thieves must also be disguised by the enemy's army, with the purpose of paralyzing their own side.
"General, the matter has come to this. It's better to retreat as soon as possible. If you wait a little longer, I'm afraid there will be trouble." Although Buda admired the enemy's commander's arrangement, he still made a proactive retreat based on the current situation.
Although Ule is arrogant, he is not a brave man. He doesn't know that the defeat is now certain, but if his direct cavalry retreats at this time, I am afraid that the entire army will collapse. The losses will be huge, and it is really difficult to go back on his own. Do you know how to explain to the warchief? But if you persist, I'm afraid everyone here may become a prisoner. This is really a difficult choice!
Buda also understands his boss's dilemma, but if he doesn't make a decisive decision, the consequences may be disastrous. He resolutely issued an order to the messenger next to him: "Transfer the order from the general: Order the heavy cavalry and four light cavalry troops under your direct command to retreat immediately, break away from the infantry, and maintain their formation."
As soon as Luo Bei's rear camp moved, I was keenly aware of the change in the situation, and immediately ordered Liang Chongxin and Cui Wenxiu to follow closely. They must not let the enemy escape and must hold on tightly. Otherwise, once the enemy breaks away and reorganizes, they will also be defeated. My perfect campaign cannot come to a happy end.
Just when the battle on the main battlefield became one-sided, the battle of heavy cavalry and infantry outside the mountain mouth also entered a climax. After watching the disastrous defeat of his first shock wave, Wu Peng also received a report of an attack on the Chinese army. He fully understood that he had encountered an ambush by the Tanghe people. But he was not discouraged. As long as he defeated the enemy army in front of him, he would have a chance to turn around and reinforce the Chinese army.
He simply made a desperate move and ordered the remaining 35,000 armored cavalry to leave only 5,000 as his reserve team. He ordered the 30,000 armored cavalry to charge in groups in turns, trying to break through the heavy infantry defense line led by Mulige. The entire battlefield became a huge meat grinder. Every time the Luobi cavalry charged, they would suffer heavy losses from trebuchets and lances, but the armored cavalry rushing forward would also cause great damage to the heavy infantry. Screams, cries, the sound of weapons hitting the ground, and the dull sound of corpses falling to the ground filled the ears. Many soldiers were completely numb, and they just subconsciously waved their weapons to attack or defend.
After nearly an hour of bloody battle, both sides paid a heavy price. The Luobei people dropped nearly 20,000 corpses in front of the formation, and the first few rows of Mulige's heavy infantry had also changed several times. Both sides were preparing for the final sprint with red eyes.
However, a scout who reported the news changed Upeng's plan. The Chinese army had been defeated, and his brother had retreated. This news was like a blow to the head, and Upeng was unable to react for a long time. That means that our side has completely failed in this battle. If we don't break out, we may be completely annihilated by the enemy. He quickly gathered his troops, pushed back 10,000 heavy infantry, turned his horse's head, took advantage of our light infantry to clean up the battlefield, broke through the encirclement, and fled westward.
Liang Chongxin and Cui Wenxiu also under my strict orders, regardless of fatigue, pursued continuously for more than 300 miles, and did not withdraw their troops until dark. The light infantry led by Kamapov also joined the battlefield at the right time, surrounded the fleeing skirmishers, rallied them, and immediately set off to escort them back to Qingyang. In my words, this is a huge fortune.
This battle was called the "Second Northwest War" by later generations, and it ended with my great victory. In this battle, according to later statistics, a total of more than 120,000 Luo Beizheng's main troops in the east were annihilated, including 50,986 enemies killed and 47,833 prisoners. More than 10,000 people were missing. It is estimated that they fled directly back to their hometowns. Less than 80,000 people returned to the starting camp. The commander-in-chief of the Chinese army in the eastern part of Luo Beizheng, Tike, was captured, and the deputy general of the Chinese army, Kalden, died in the battle.
It is also recorded in the "Millennium War Chronicle", the most famous war history chronicle in the Western Continent: "In the autumn of 693 in the mainland calendar, Li Wufeng from Tanghe sent out a surprise army and defeated the Luobei people in the eastern part of the East Tengger Prairie, killing the enemy. There were more than 50,000 soldiers and more than 40,000 enemies were captured."