As soon as it was dawn, the horses neighed in the Xiongnu camp. The knights were all geared up and ready to go. 50,000 elite cavalry, divided into left and right wings, and 10,000 wandering cavalry. As long as you attack, thousands of horses will gallop, and thousands of arrows will be fired in unison. A cavalry formation of this scale, if the enemy camp has a slight omission, it will definitely be broken!
Liu Yao led his own troops early in the morning and climbed the hills near the camp. It is condescending and has a wide field of vision. It can clearly see the movement of the enemy camp, and it is also convenient to monitor the surrounding. This is not the first time Liu Yao has confronted Bingzhou soldiers and horses, and he knows that the opponent is the best at cheating. Sneak attack, ambush, night battle are all used proficiently. What's even worse is the thunderbolt cannon that has a very long range and is hard to resist.
However, this time, Xu was a temporary camp, and the Thunder Cannon had never been seen in the other camp. He also took advantage of the terrain, and if the enemy really wanted to use a cannon, it was impossible to hide the several-foot-high equipment under his nose. That's all, save a lot of trouble!
This is the best attacking opportunity and must not be missed!
Unexpectedly, the enemy camp in the distance was not as expected, and the camp was closed and could not be defended. Instead, the army moved in unison, lining up outside the camp.
Without the Thunderbolt, they also want to fight the enemy in the field? Or is it that this large camp is not strong enough, and it must go out to block its own troops? Liu Yao's breathing became quicker, and he ordered loudly: "Flank together and outflank the enemy! In the rear of the infantry, stand by!"
Following the passing of the military order, the cavalry marched into battle. Horses hoofs trod, smoke and dust flew, and rolled away toward the enemy camp.
Liu Yao narrowed his eyes and stared at the high platform erected in the enemy camp. Such a fierce attack, can the sick seedlings be able to stop it
Dressed in golden armor, Liang Feng took a step forward and looked at the cavalry formation rolling in from the sky.
When they set up camp, the camp they chose was not close to the mountains and rivers like the Huns. But this poor terrain is not a big problem. Two watchtowers were built early in the camp, each of which was more than three feet tall. Looking downstairs, there is also a high platform of more than ten feet. As long as you stand on the platform, you can see clearly inside and outside the camp.
Although he was in the camp, the scene in front of him was almost the same as when he was on the battlefield. With a big cloak behind him, the scorching sun above his head, Liang Feng carried his arms on his back, stood proudly, and said, "Bang the drum!"
The wrestler next to him raised the mallet, and the drum sounded, which spread all over the world in an instant. This is an order to fight, and it is also a cheer. Infantry formation, relying on the inexorable bloody bravery. As long as the formation is not broken, it is absolutely impossible for the cavalry to break into the formation!
Will his army be breached
In the rumbling of the drums of war, the two armies collided like a torrent of iron walls!
Tens of thousands of foot soldiers lined up, swords and halberds stood in rows, and horizontal shields were like walls. In the face of such a strong formation, even the cavalry did not dare to plunder lightly. Like a wandering pack of wolves, the two-winged cavalry began to shrink and shot around the army. The arrows fell like rain, ding ding ding dang dang on the shield that was propped up.
Use the bow and crossbow to harass the enemy, keep charging, and look for opportunities to tear the front line. This is typical cavalry tactics. In the open and unobstructed wilderness, it is even more unfavorable. However, the great formation in front of him was as solid as a rock and did not move at all. There are carbine lined on all sides, and the towering iron shield is like a turtle shell covered with thorns, which cannot be shaken.
It must be closer, the pressure will be stronger, and the arrows will be thrown into the formation. This kind of warfare is well understood by all the Xiongnu soldiers who are skilled in riding and archery. Yet no one could.
In the middle of the army formation, arrows were also shot out, like locust flying arrows!
It's not a bow, it's a crossbow, a strong crossbow! Even if they were farther apart, the power of the arrow crossbow would not be compromised. Around the army formation, within fifty steps, a feather wall was forcibly nailed. Any cavalry who dares to enter will be shot over by the dense arrow feathers!
How can you shoot with a crossbow while riding a horse? The turbulent black tide was abruptly forced back by the crossbow arrow by three points!
On the hill, Liu Yao frowned. This army formation is denser than I imagined. Even if there is no thunderbolt to help, the bow and crossbow alone can hold the position.
It has to be changed.
His eyes were fixed on the enemy camp, and even if they were far apart, the figures on the high platform were still faintly visible. If it is attacked, it must be defended
"Send the rangers to attack their main business!" Liu Yao ordered.
His troops are always more than the enemy's. Since the enemy's infantry has been restrained by himself, can the empty camp be able to attack
Another cavalry galloped out of the formation. Liu Yao stared at the enemy camp intently. Can the opponent react to this melee
"The Huns are going to send troops to attack the camp." Zhang Bin stepped forward and whispered.
The watchtower was not built in vain. It is also equipped with a telescopic mirror. Not to mention the enemy camp, it is the flag waving in the opponent's camp, which can be clearly seen. With such a weapon, how could it be impossible to discern the enemy's movements
"Let the tiger and wolf ride for a while." Liang Feng ordered. How could the staff battalion not predict such an offensive
Since it is an immediate confrontation, it is impossible to overwhelm all the troops. The Bingzhou cavalry is also ready to go. Using static braking is much safer than attacking rashly. Moreover, what they are equipped with is not just light cavalry.
Like an obliquely inserted machete, the Xiongnu spirit rode towards the Bingzhou camp. The movement speed of cavalry is not something that infantry can keep up with. Once they tore open the enemy's camp, the two wings would follow up, and the formation of the enemy army would become a stumbling block to prevent them from returning to defense. And when the array collapses, facing the cavalry's infantry, they can only be a mermaid!
However, before the envisioned tactics could be used, a cavalry rushed forward!
The enemy actually saw through their movements? The Xiongnu cavalry generals leading the troops were not in a hurry, but they were light cavalry, how could they compare to their own brave and strong cavalry? The horn is humming, the hoof is thundering, and the bow is drawn to the full string, just waiting for the confrontation!
In the face of the eager Xiongnu elite cavalry, more than a hundred strikers of the Bingzhou cavalry fanned out and gave up the hidden war horses behind them.
The veil is long and narrow, the chicken neck rings are clustered, the chest is a piece of iron armor, and the back is woven with leather and iron. Two thousand war horses, wrapped in armor from head to toe, not to mention horse knights.
No good, it's a heavy ride! The Xiongnu cavalry general was startled and wanted to avoid it. However, galloping head-on, how can there be room for escape? The heavy cavalry armed with a horse lance dashed into the enemy line!
Liu Yao took two steps abruptly, what happened? The cavalry he sent was cut across the waist by the opponent!
The number of people is obviously equal, how did the sudden change happen
"Let the left wing help!" This is the main force. If it is defeated by the enemy, the war will be affected.
But no matter how fast he gave his orders, it couldn't compare to the movements in battle.
In the Bingzhou camp, the sound of the drums changed, and the army formation that had just formed a thorn ball suddenly spread out! The soldiers holding the big shield advanced three steps in unison, and the crossbowmen came to the back of the sword and shield as the formation expanded.
With this move, the arrow crossbow's range immediately increased by ten steps. If the cavalry had been prepared and prepared, they would not have been affected. However, just after receiving the military order, they were about to turn around to help when they encountered such an offensive. Like a sharp blade piercing into the flank, even an elite cavalry who is older than the battle can't be prepared!
The cavalry suddenly became chaotic.
Oops. Seeing that the back and abdomen were attacked, he turned into a disadvantage. Liu Yao made a decisive decision: "Ming Jin! Quickly withdraw the troops!"
Unable to control the situation, he could still choose to retreat. After all, they are light cavalry, and the enemy can't catch up no matter what. I just didn't expect that the first battle would turn out like this.
Infantry field battles, without the help of thunderbolt artillery, can even resist the cavalry offensive. If the enemy is ready with artillery, how will he deal with it
No, I have to change my game tomorrow. The strength of his own troops wins, even if he drags it down, he will drag the enemy down! Food and grass are limited, he can't afford to delay!