The infantry is at a disadvantage to the cavalry. The Han infantry that rushed out consisted of only 3,000 men. They are facing more than 80,000 vicious Wuheng cavalry. Already put life and death aside. They are a death squad prepared by Shi Huan and Wang Wei. They will use their lives to retard the advance of the Wuheng cavalry. Buy enough time for the other brothers in the trench to successfully withdraw into the second line of defense.
War is ruthless. These soldiers are very young. Many people have not yet married. But they did not hesitate to face the surging Wuheng cavalry. The distance is too close. The Wuheng cavalry had no time to bend their bows and shoot arrows. Draw out the scimitars one after another. The strange screamed to kill this group of Han infantry.
Many Han infantrymen were under the first wave of Wuheng cavalry. Just because he couldn't withstand the huge impact of the horse, his bones were broken. Many people are spitting blood. The internal organs were all shattered. Fortunately, those who came down didn't hesitate to wave their swords. Rider on the hack. Cut down the horseshoe. For a while, people called Ma Si. The killing sound shook the sky. Screams, shouts, screams, sharp blades into the flesh, and painful wailing sounds.
Because of the different characteristics of bows and crossbows. The first few rounds were attacked by crossbowmen. Each crossbowman is equipped with five crossbows. Iron Arrows are all pre-installed. After they finished shooting, they immediately withdrew to the second line of defense. Then re-install the iron bolt on his crossbow. Next is the performance of the archer. They kept shooting feather arrows. It was not until the infantry responsible for covering them rushed out of the trench that they began to retreat.
The archers couldn't bear to see their fellow robes being submerged in the torrent of Wuheng cavalry like moths fighting a fire. Order to retreat. Then one by one there were tears in his eyes. Turned around quickly. Follow the long ladder on the other side of the trench. Shift to the second line of defense. The few archers who walked at the end did not forget to drag the long ladder away. There is no long ladder. The 3,000 infantry who rushed out to fight the cavalry desperately had no way out. But this is a cruel and bloody war. Someone has to make sacrifices. No one can change this fact.
The trenches of the Han army were dug skillfully. The south-facing side is a gentle slope. Crossbowmen can lie on the gentle slope and shoot at the enemy. When you need to retreat. They can slide directly to the bottom of the ditch. Turn back and ran for a certain distance to the north-facing side. The other side is straight up and down. but. Many long ladders have been erected there. Crossbowmen only need to climb up the long ladder. Just take away the long ladder.
Although the 3,000 Han infantry soldiers are very brave. But facing more than 80,000 Wuheng cavalry. The strength is too great. The outcome of the battle was no surprise. but. The Wuheng cavalry also paid a casualty price of almost one to one.
The Wuheng people respect heroes just like most people in the steppe. These Han infantry soldiers who saw death as their home deeply shocked their hearts. Saw the last hero with a long knife fell. Wuheng cavalry stopped the charge unanimously. His hands pressed his chest. He silently saluted the bodies of the soldiers on both sides.
But after all, war is war. Even if heroes cherish heroes. It does not prevent them from continuing to fight each other. After a short pause. The Wuheng cavalry attacked again.
The trench is very wide. It's also very deep. No matter how good the horse is, it can't fly. The Wuheng cavalry rushed directly to the bottom of the ditch from the south. But they did not think of a "cliff" that appeared straight up and down in front of them.
Just then. There was a loud "rumbling" noise in the distance. Countless fist-sized stones fell from the sky. Thousands of Wuheng cavalrymen who rushed into the trenches were beaten to blood on the spot. Died horizontally at the bottom of the ditch.
The trebuchet that had withdrawn from the front line of Wucheng had already established a position. The elevation and direction of the slingshot are adjusted in advance. Just wait for the enemy to drill inside.
There was only one wave of trebuchet attacks. It was enough to wipe out all the Wuheng cavalry who rushed into the trench. There is no need to attack anymore. If you continue to attack continuously. Will raise the trench. Instead, it facilitates the enemy.
He jumped with anger. Although annihilated a group of Han infantry. But the infantry team made it clear that they were sent to death in the past. And his people have killed 20,000 people. I don't know how many traps were dug by the Han people.
Most Wuheng people admit to death. Will not give up easily. It's the same with Heton. He will not retreat easily. of course. He can also order the army to camp in place. Wait until dawn before launching an attack. But Yuan Shao is kind to their whole family. Sudun is a person who knows his favor and must repay him. The Han army fought harder here. It shows that Yecheng is more dangerous. So he can't wait until dawn. He gave the order to continue the attack.
A trench could not stop the Wuheng cavalry. Han people can dig. They can fill in. Suddenly took off his shirt. When this dress is treated as a package. He dug a pack of soil and threw it into the trench. Other Wuheng people followed suit. Tens of thousands do it together. Most of the trench was quickly filled. Those Wuheng cavalry who had rushed to the bottom of the ditch were also buried in the trench with their horses.
Just come twice again. The trench will be filled. but. The Wuheng people no longer plan to continue filling the pit. Now this is enough for the war horse to easily jump to the opposite side. Put the clothes back on. The soil is clinging to sweat. It is particularly uncomfortable. But the Uheng warriors did not complain at all. They stepped on their war horses. Seriously doing all kinds of preparations before the attack.
In the process of filling the trenches by the Wuheng people. Shi Huan did not order them to be harassed. The darkness concealed their signs. It also allows them to see clearly the movements of the Wu Heng people. Without seeing the enemy clearly. Use a crossbow or catapult to attack rashly. Only precious stone bullets and arrows will be wasted for no reason.
but. Shi Huan could still feel it. The enemy in front of him is different from ordinary Yuan Jun. The fighting spirit of these people is very tenacious. Not afraid of life and death. It should be Wuheng people undoubtedly. Standing in front of them. Is a respectable but difficult opponent. Shi Huan decided to complete his task honestly. Slow the speed of the enemy's advance. Rather than deliberately trying to destroy the enemy.
The trench was dug like this. It is to be able to effectively retard the enemy's forward speed. When the archers were retreating. Some pierced nails were thrown along the road. These temporary "mine formations" can also hinder the advance of the enemy. The trebuchet has re-adjusted its angle and throwing direction. The target is the second trench. In the second trench. Three thousand death fighters armed with daggers and swords stood in battle. The crossbowmen have re-pressed the iron bolt into their five crossbows. The archers also drew their arrows. Just wait for the enemy to approach.
The Wuheng cavalry did not let them wait too long. After a little arrogant scream and wild laughter. A large number of Wuheng cavalry jumped over the first trench, which was half buried. On the other side of the trench began to build up an array.
It is dim tonight. There is no moon. The battlefield was completely dark. Both sides are experienced fighters. None of the lantern torches were lit. If you do that. Not only can it not illuminate the enemy. On the contrary, it is easy to expose oneself.
With a slamming order. The horse neighed again. The Wuheng cavalry blew up a gust of wind. Charged forward. The black studs on the ground are hard to distinguish even during the day. The cavalry in front fell to the ground from time to time. The only difference from the "demon land" just now is that. The Han archers were in a hurry when they threw the Sazama nails. The distribution range of Zama nails is not very wide. The Wuheng Cavalry's loss was much smaller than just now.
but. The Han army's crossbows are as sharp as ever. Caused huge damage to the Wuheng cavalry. Finally rushed to the distance of fifty steps before the second trench. In the trench, three thousand dagger Han infantrymen were once again shot out. The two sides once again launched a bloody fight.
It is different from the situation before the first trench. Due to the limited distance between the two trenches. The impact of the Wuheng cavalry horse was far from being maximized. The war horse ran into it. The lethality to the Han infantry was also much smaller. There was a close battle in front of the trench.
Unable to demonstrate the skills of riding and shooting. Lost the powerful impact of the war horse. The Wuheng cavalry faced the Han infantry, who used daggers. In addition to the number of people. There are no other advantages. The battle before the second trench was much fiercer than the previous one. It also took a lot of time. This is exactly what Shi Huan wanted to achieve.
The battle went extremely tragically. The boldness is the inspiration that the artisans of the institute got from the weapons of Daqin people. A weapon specially developed to deal with cavalry. If it is one-to-one or two-to-one. Infantry can use the winning ticket. It's just that the 3,000 infantrymen are facing more than 70,000 Uheng cavalry. It is impossible to win this battle at all. And the dashing is quite heavy. It is very laborious to wave. Although the selected infantry are all tall and powerful people. But the constant slashing action will quickly exhaust them. Once the action slows down. Only death awaits them.
One after another Wuheng cavalry fell under the sword. Some cavalry were even chopped into two parts by a man and a horse. The subsequent cavalry continued to rush up. Use the gap between the Han infantry to wield weapons. Cut off the arm of the Han infantry with their machete.
Both sides have long been stunned. Just now in the first trench battle. The little respect between each other. It has long since turned into hatred. There is only one thought in everyone's mind. Killing one is enough. Kill two more to earn a pair.
Desperate fight for nearly half an hour. Before the second trench finally calmed down. Three thousand Han infantrymen were finally outnumbered. completely annihilated. But they were sacrificed. And their sacrifice this time. Not only won longer time for the colleagues. And achieved a battle damage ratio of one to three against the cavalry. This result is quite surprising.
Suddenly saw a short period of effort. There are less than 70,000 left in his own army of 100,000. Can not help but become angry. Shouted loudly: "Quickly. Fill the soil."
With the previous experience. The Wuheng cavalry did not directly rush into the bottom of the ditch. Instead, they took off their clothes one after another. Put the soil on the bag and throw it into the trench. Their movements are faster than last time. The bottom of the trench will soon be available for horses to gallop.
Suddenly waved his hand. The brigade cavalry rushed over with howling. Until the north side of the trench. Suddenly yelled with anger.