The wall without the protection of the trench could not withstand the crazy attack of the armored cavalry. Under the ferocious impact of the assault spears with wolf fangs, in just a few breaths, the wooden fence of the wall began to crack and fall apart in many places. The dense rain of arrows could not stop the surging tide of soldiers. The gap grew from small to large, and soon became a huge gap. The square formation composed of light armored infantry had an absolute advantage in all aspects, including height, speed, weapons, and armor. The superior armored cavalry quickly collapsed in front of them. The armored cavalry who made the breakthrough immediately tore apart the infantry defense line like wind and clouds, and rushed straight towards the inner camp.
But they soon tasted the bitter fruit of underestimating the enemy. The spacious camp seemed unprepared, but when the armored cavalry rushed in one after another, they immediately exerted their miraculous effect. Due to the speed and lack of mental preparation, the black swarm of armored cavalry suddenly fell into the pits dotted in the camp. The huge pressure immediately broke the horseshoes, and it was difficult for the heavily-clad cavalry to move. He was quickly killed by the Kaman soldiers waiting on the side. Then the armored cavalry that rushed in couldn't control their speed. The waves were higher than the other, forcing the cavalry in front to rush in and fall into the pit. Fortunately, Mott, who was harassing him from the other side, was light. Seeing that the situation was not good, the cavalry forced a breakthrough from the other side and used the flexibility of the light cavalry to attack the Kaman infantry ambushing the camp, gradually reversing the unfavorable situation.
Then, the Gaoyue infantry who arrived quickly became the last bag of wool on the camel's back that crossed the Kaman army. When the Gaoyue infantry pushed down the wall and rushed into the camp, Hoffman finally admitted that his battle had ended. The weather was weak, and although the traps he had set up in the camp successfully killed a large number of the armored cavalry of the Northwest Army, the enemy's light cavalry's adaptability and the timely arrival of the heavy infantry combined with the huge difference in numbers and the incompetence in the types of arms. It is not just a few pitfalls that can reverse a disadvantage. He has undergone professional study and training and knows this. Proper use of tactics cannot reverse a huge strategic gap. This is an eternal truth.
As the Gaoyue infantry joined the battlefield, more and more Mott light cavalry also joined in, while the heavy cavalry simply retreated to a spacious place, avoiding the central area with dense pits, and instead gradually advanced along the perimeter of the camp. strangled. The Kaman soldiers fully demonstrated their defensive experience and perseverance. Despite the mixed attacks of the northwest army, horse and infantry, their defense circle was still very tight. However, with the gradual reduction of the number of soldiers and the huge consumption of physical strength, their defense circle was still very tight. This caused gaps in the defensive circle to appear at the end, but this was already six hours after the fierce battle.
When the last camp was breached, there were only less than 8,000 Kaman soldiers left in the open space of the entire camp who were still fighting. The Kaman soldiers who had lost their cover were completely exposed to the blades of the armored cavalry. It only took a few consecutive One charge was enough to defeat the exhausted but still barely maintaining Kaman defensive circle. Out of respect for this team, Shanzhu and Mao Jin issued a letter of surrender to the Kaman people after discussion, and the Kaman people finally agreed to their request after some debate. Of course, this was the commander of the corps. Hoffman's last order after committing suicide.
When the battle between the Northwest Army and the Kaman people ended, it was also the time when the Taiping garrison of Pinglu Prefecture surrendered in Kaicheng. Shanzhu and Mao Jin were very disdainful of the Taiping garrison of Pinglu Prefecture's wall-cutting behavior, but Li Wufeng once There was a strict order prohibiting any discrimination against the Taiping surrender troops, so the two of them had to accept the other side's surrender with a smile, even if they were unwilling to do so.
At this point, the entire territory of Pinglufu was recovered, and the Empire's Double Dragon Playing Pearl Flag and the Northwest Army's Golden Roc Flag were flying over Pinglufu City at the same time.
Of course Hurley didn't know that his friend and colleague had died in Pinglu. At this time, he was happily chatting and laughing with the commanders of the Third Corps and the Eighth Corps who were traveling with him. The easy capture of Yulin Fucheng made everyone feel one. Song, has completed the initial goal set, and the Ninth Corps and the Royal Guards have also joined forces with the Poole people to capture Yunzhong Mansion.
The Tanghe people's troops in the Yanyun area retreated and moved eastward. The entire Yunzhongfu has fallen into the hands of the coalition forces. The two sides are bounded by Lao'enhe. The west of the river belongs to Kaman, the east of the river belongs to Puer, and the city of Yunzhongfu is in the hands of the prime minister. Your Excellency made a round move and gave it to the Poole people, which made the Poole people ecstatic. This was the first time in hundreds of years that the Poole people occupied a decent city, and it was also a city of Tanghe people! It is said that in return, the Puer people will put pressure on the Duodun people and ask the Duodun people not to support the northern faction of the Tang River Empire headed by Situ Tai, and even persuade the Duodun people and the two countries to form a coalition to carve up the Tang River Empire.
But that's not what Hurley is thinking about now. As a pioneer officer, the front of his Fourth Corps has reached the middle of Qinghe. The news coming is not optimistic. The Tanghe City Guard Corps has taken the lead and defeated the Qinghe Mansion City. The Taiping Army, which has taken control of Qinghe Prefecture, is now actively repairing the city walls and repairing defensive facilities. It is obviously aimed at their own plan to go south. It seems that the Tanghe people really want to use Qinghe Prefecture as a bridgehead to stop their own army from going south, and this Qinghe Prefecture It was something that the prime minister was bound to get, so General Nick also sent nearly four corps, including his own fourth corps, to express his determination to capture Qinghe Mansion.
Hurley is not clear about the combat effectiveness of the City Guards Corps, but as the two major legions directly under the Tanghe Empire, their combat effectiveness will definitely not be bad. It will definitely not be easy to win this battle. Fortunately, we can attack the city and stop the stronghold. This has always been the strength of Kaman's infantry, not to mention that according to intelligence reports, the walls of the south city and west city of Qinghe City were damaged to varying degrees by the evacuating Taiping Army. It is said that the heavy defensive weapons on the walls of the four cities were completely destroyed. This is very detrimental to our side. But this is a rare and great news. Although the Taiping people had no good intentions, Hurley still thanked them from the bottom of his heart. In any case, their actions were at least enough to save the lives of thousands of Kaman soldiers. On the contrary, the Tanghe people Soldiers will spend the same amount of lives to block their own attack.
"Report to the Corps Commander that the 10,000-strong Second Light Cavalry Team and the 10,000-strong Third, Fourth, and Fifth Infantry Teams have arrived on the outskirts of Qinghe Prefecture. It was discovered that the Tanghe people were organizing manpower to carry out emergency repairs on the Qinghe Prefecture city wall. The cavalry has launched a raid to disrupt the enemy's repair operations. Three infantry regiments of 10,000 people have been lined up to meet the enemy, and the first heavy cavalry regiment of 10,000 cavalry has also arrived. Now waiting for your instructions." A cavalry galloped over, Before the horse could stand still, the orderly soldier turned over and dismounted and followed the horse for two steps. He stood aside and gave a standard military salute before reporting in a loud voice.
"Well, order the first heavy cavalry team of 10,000 cavalry to prepare for battle to prevent the enemy from sneak attacks. The second light cavalry team of 10,000 cavalry will strengthen the harassment. The enemy must not be free to repair the city wall. The other three infantry teams of 10,000 cavalry can set up camp. Strengthen the security of the camp to prevent the enemy from stealing the camp. Tell them that the Chinese army will be here soon." Hull used his eyes to consult the two corps commanders beside him. When he saw that both of them nodded in agreement with his arrangement, he waved his hand. , signaling the messenger to leave.
The plan drawn up by General Nick was very rigorous and thorough. Yulin Prefecture fell quickly under the attack of the Second Corps, leaving only a guard of 10,000 troops. The remaining 60,000 troops followed the other three corps south to attack Qinghe Prefecture. This time the southern expedition was the highlight, and the important task of commanding this battle was given to Hurley. Although the Third Corps ranks before his own Corps, the commander of the Corps, Viscount Billy, is the new commander, and his qualifications and combat experience are far inferior to his own. Needless to say, the Eighth Corps, the newly established Corps, this time let Their purpose in going to the front line was to use this war to train them. Hurley could feel the weight of the burden on his shoulders.
"Two Corps Leaders, it seems that the Tanghe people want to have a real battle with us in Qinghe Mansion. Fortunately, the Taiping Cult members laid an ambush for us. Even so, I'm afraid this battle will be extremely tragic. It's there." Hurley's gaze turned around on the faces of his two colleagues and then turned to the south again, "We have never had contact with the Tanghe people's city guard regiment, and we don't know what the details of this group are. If we can know Depending on the details of the other party, maybe the pressure on us in this battle will be much less."
"Sir Hurley, this city guard army is not trying to compete with the Taiping Army in Qinghe Prefecture for a year or two. Judging from the performance of the Taiping Army in Yulin Prefecture, the combat effectiveness of the Taiping Army is not worth mentioning at all, and the Tanghe City Guards Corps is not worth mentioning. If the Guard Corps has been struggling with the Taiping Army for so long in a small Qinghe Prefecture, their combat effectiveness will not be much higher, right?" The speaker was Viscount Chirif, commander of the Eighth Corps. , a nobleman who was transferred from the deputy commander of the Sixth Corps.
"Lord Chirif, this problem is not that simple. The leader of the Tanghe City Guards is an extremely cunning person. It is said that the reason why he is unwilling to fight the Taiping Army is because it involves the power within the Tanghe royal family. I don’t know the specific situation here, but one thing is for sure. This is definitely not a mob. You can think about why they have been entangled with the Taiping Army for so long without any results, but once they get serious, It only took a few days to drive the Taiping Army out of Qinghe?" Hurley shook his head, he disagreed with his colleagues.
"But I also heard that the main force of the Taiping Army in Qinghe Prefecture did not suffer much losses. They took the initiative to withdraw from Qinghe Prefecture. The destruction of Qinghe Prefecture's city defense facilities is a clear proof." Chirif immediately refuted.