The situation on the battlefield is changing rapidly, and the opportunities on the battlefield are fleeting. When the forward of the nomadic cavalry exposes the flanks in front of the infantry phalanx, Liu Xin, who has been thinking about how to deal with the cavalry with infantry all day, is seizing it. This opportunity gave an order to attack,
At this time, the distance between the infantry and the nomadic cavalry was still twenty steps away, but the infantry received the order and reluctantly abandoned the shield in their hands, holding up their swords and spears like a tiger out of the cage, and rushed towards the enemy.
The tactics of the nomadic cavalry are very simple, that is, they ride and shoot. Whether they are fighting each other on the grassland or dealing with the infantry of the Han people, they have always adopted this strategy. The situation of short-term combat is not uncommon, but it rarely happens. In fact, they can keep hitting the infantry phalanx of the Han army. Even without the stirrups and sabers, with the powerful impact of the galloping speed of the horses, they can completely shake the infantry phalanx and even disperse them. However, for many years The habit that they developed made them subconsciously divide the team on both sides, and gave these Han infantry a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Originally, there was no need for them to rush to such a distance to start a roundabout. They should have been earlier. At that time, they split to the two sides, but they had always had the upper hand in the previous confrontation, because the Han army’s crossbows had a longer range and stronger power than them. In order to reduce the impact of the gap between the ranges of the two sides, I had to rush closer.
The distance of twenty steps is not a problem for the well-trained Han soldiers. In a flash, they rushed to the nomadic cavalry. The nomadic cavalry was disrupted by this sudden change, and some people continued to rush towards it. On both sides, someone was busy turning the horse's head back, while the cavalry behind was still riding forward. The whole nomadic cavalry was caught in a frenzy, and the march was almost stagnant. Before the infantry could take action, they themselves had knocked their horses back and forth.
The Han infantry did not stand idly by because of the enemy's hustle. They waved their swords and spears. The knives were tyrants and the guns were pewter spears. The tyrants did not have the power of splitting the cavalry and the horse into two parts like the Modao. It can easily cut off the horseshoe. The new forging technology greatly increases the flexibility of the tyrant knife. It will not collapse or even break like a ring-headed waist knife under a strong impact, and the two-handed grip can withstand the huge impact of the horse For the same reason, the long spears used by infantrymen in the past, even if they can stab a knight right away, will break into two pieces due to the great inertia of the horse galloping, and can be easily bent to a hundred or eighty degrees. The pewter gun, these problems do not exist, but the use of pewter gun requires certain skills and requires long-term training.
The infantry soon rushed into the cavalry group, brandishing the sword, and the horses fell to the ground. The pewter spear flashed with cold light, and stabbed the knight on the horse from an incredible angle. The nomadic cavalry of the rear team gradually reacted and no longer divided. To both sides, they urged the horses and slammed into the infantry phalanx fiercely. However, the hindered cavalry could no longer be as fast as before, and the impact of the impact was greatly weakened. Until then, nomadic cavalry remembered it. , Their waists are also carrying sharp machetes. These nomadic cavalry have reached the point of perfection in manipulating war horses. Although there is no stirrup to use, they can still swing the machete in their hands and make slashing movements. They are just powerful and equipped. Compared with the Han cavalry in the stirrups, they are not the same as the Japanese.
Zhang Fei saw nomadic cavalry horses falling to the ground one after another in the army, neighing and struggling, and said in annoyance: "Unfortunately, what a good horse is just like this."
Liu Xin remained unmoved, looked at the front with a solemn expression, and said in a deep voice: "No matter how good a horse is, its life is not as important as that of our soldiers. As long as the enemy's cavalry can be eliminated, no matter what method is used. is worth it,"
Liu Bao saw the heavy casualties of his subordinates in the rear team, and said to Beigong Boyu with awe-inspiring heart: "I didn't expect Liu Xin's infantry battlefield to be so fierce. The loss of our army is really too great. No wonder the Xiliang army will suffer. In a big defeat, he also said that he was involved in tricks. It was clearly that his skills were not as good as humans."
Bei Gong Boyu also felt sad, and said tragically: "Liu Xin's strong bow and hard crossbow made us hard to defend against. This time it is not cheap. I think we should withdraw."
These people who beg for life on the grassland are not just brave men. What they admire most is the evil wolves on the grassland. The wolves are both ferocious and cunning. These nomads are like wolves and are merciless in the face of weak enemies. In the face of an enemy stronger than them, they will never try hard. With Liu Bao’s whistle, the nomadic cavalry rear team turned into the front team and retreated like a tide.
Facing the cavalry, the infantry must form a tight phalanx in order to resist the huge impact of the cavalry galloping. Besides, two legs can't run through four legs anyway, and they can repel the powerful nomads in front of them. The cavalry has been considered a fluke, and it is absolutely impossible for the infantry to chase and defeat the retreating cavalry group.
Sun Ce watched as the fat in his mouth flew, and his steel teeth were frustrated with hatred. He held his fists with both hands at Liu Xin and said, "Lord, let me lead the cavalry to rush over."
The last time he robbed Yangping Pass, Sun Ce remembered the power of the cavalry rushing into the battlefield. He couldn't wait to perform a good show again. Who knew Liu Xin didn't even look at him, and said in an unquestionable tone: "From today, no one can use cavalry without my order,"
Liu Xin considers the interests of the entire nation. If these nomads learn about the existence of sharp tools like stirrups, or even imitate the past, then it will bring endless disasters to the Han nation, which lacks war horses, only to master a large number of war horses. , It is possible to restrain the cavalry with the cavalry,
As the sun sets, Liu Bao and Beigong Boyu each pack up the remnants and retreat to Hechi. When they set off, they were both proud and passionate. Who knew they were hit by a blow. Liu Bao counted the troops, and there were only more than 50,000 people left. Beigong Boyu was even more miserable. There were more than 40,000 people left. The two of them entered Hechi City in despair.
The county magistrate of Hechi was named Guo Qi, a distant relative of Guo Bang, who was greedy and lustful, but was mediocre in his studies. It was only because of his relationship with Guo Bang that he sat on the seat of the county magistrate of Hechi. Guo Qi sees When Liu Bao and the others came back, they hurriedly greeted them. They didn't notice that the complexion on these two men's faces was not right. They still said flatly: "I didn't expect the two princes to return triumphantly so soon. The subordinates are already in the county office. A banquet for the two, please two..."
Before he could finish his words, Liu Bao’s black face was already flushed, and with a “swipe” he pulled out the scimitar on his waist and hit Guo Qi’s neck with a shot, blood bursting, a big head. Flying in the air, Guo Qi didn't understand until his death, where he had offended them.
Beigong Boyu looked at Liu Bao hesitantly, and asked, "How did you kill him? It's not easy to explain in front of the Taishi,"
Liu Bao said bitterly: "This guy dared to mock me and waited face to face. It is really unforgivable. A small county magistrate, kills and kills, is there any kind of politeness? Is it afraid that Dong Zhuo will not blame us?"
Speaking of this, Liu Bao’s whip pointed at Guo Qi’s entourage and said loudly: "Come here, kill them all, and leave none of them."
Seeing Liu Bao’s fierceness, Beigong Boyu also aroused his murderous intent. Anyway, killing one is killing, killing a hundred is also killing, and simply ordered: "Close the city gate, search from house to house, kill him. No chickens and dogs stay,"
Liu Bao and Bei Gong Boyu vent all their anger from the defeat on the people of Hechi. On the night of the Lantern Festival, the whole Hechi became a hell on earth. The screams of the people before their deaths, women The cries of suffering and the unrestrained laughter of these nomadic cavalry rang together. Seeing this scene, Liu Bao and Bei Gong Boyu looked at each other and laughed. The depression was wiped out long ago. As if they had won a big battle,
Beigong Boyu raised his head and looked at the county government not far away. He raised his whip lightly and said to Liu Bao: "King Zuo Xian, I heard in the city yesterday that this county magistrate Guo was raising a few beautiful concubines. Now that there are already arranged wine and delicacies there, why don’t you and I go enjoy it, and don’t let down the beautiful scenery.
Liu Bao also laughed presumptuously and said to the cronies around him: "A great pleasure in life with good wine and beautiful women, brothers, go there together and be happy."
The people in Hechi have been plundered several times, and every household is impoverished. It is precisely how to spend this Shangyuan Festival this year. I didn’t expect to suffer this disaster again. However, under Dong Zhuo’s power, these The people resigned themselves to it, but didn’t know that they rose up to resist.
At this time, the city of Xiangyang was full of lights and colorful flowers. After dusk, people still came and went on the street, a peaceful scene. Diao Chan sat in the small courtyard and heard the sound of firecrackers outside, knowing that today is the Lantern Festival. , Xiangyang, a city that never sleeps, will definitely be more lively than before, but she has no chance to enjoy the joy, closing her eyes, the shadows of Wang Yun and Liu Xin alternately appear, and she is not sure which side she should be on. , Diaochan couldn't help sighing faintly, muttering to himself: "How could things turn out to be like this? I never thought about who would hurt me."
Ziyan ran in in a panic and said, "Miss, madam is coming to see you."
The last time Yanyun said the same thing about Madam coming, but Cai Yan came and made Diao Chan Bai happy. Of course, Diao Chan hoped to come to Ma Yun. She had been in the prefecture for more than two years, and she knew about other things. Not much, but she understands Ma Yun’s position in the mansion very well. Her current situation can only be solved by Ma Yun, and from the situation Ma Yun helped her speak that day, Ma Yun does not intend to feel bad for herself. , Seeing Zi Yan's reckless appearance, Diao Chan said in an angry tone: "There are several madams, but you can make it clear who is here."
Ziyan couldn't help pouting her mouth in a grievance. There were several wives in the prefecture, but the only ones she met were Cai Yan and Ma Yun. The maid who came to call the door did not make it clear and only asked her. After an announcement, she said that the lady is here. As she is now, how dare to ask, how can she know which lady is here