Mythical big man, champion soldier saint

Chapter 557: Soldiers are using deceitful tactics, and they are planning to conquer the enemy [seeking votes]

In Seleucid territory, the war started late yesterday night.

The Roman Fifth Legion, stationed at Seleucus, took the lead.

The purpose of the Romans was to advance eastward and capture the Parthian territory that fell into the hands of the Han army.

Coberius, the commander of the fifth legion, used his troops carefully. He and his troops were blocked by the Han army in Antioch, the capital of the Seleucid Kingdom. It had been ten months and it was difficult to advance.

This time, they were fully prepared.

When the Fifth Army Corps attacked, the Han Army's Hunxie Division became a roadblock, blocking its eastward advance.

The two armies faced each other in the Fertile Crescent.

The main force of the Han army in this area consisted of [-] Western Xiongnu light cavalry, nearly [-] reorganized Parthian vassal troops, and Han army headquarters.

There were almost [-] troops, arrayed in a square formation, and their weapons reached the sky.

The Romans used heavy and light infantry and cavalry to form a large array of 5000 people.

Standing at the front was a leather-armored soldier, wearing a bronze breastplate and holding a leather-covered copper shield.

Some of the ace corps will have brightly colored feathers about ten inches long on the helmets on their heads.

Their weapons are swords and spears.

The second row of infantry columns wore lighter chainmail than the first row, and were good at sudden advances and changes in the movement of the array.

The third column is heavy infantry, wearing plate armor, with lighter spears, and good at thrusting.

In addition to these three levels, there are also light infantry and cavalry, which cooperate with each other.

The Romans had a square formation in the middle, and the two columns were spread out like the wings of a wild goose.

Their combat methods are relatively flexible, and the advantage of cooperating with multiple arms is that there are no obvious shortcomings.

When the entire queue begins to advance, it spreads its wings like an eagle.

The Roman army was not a victorious force, but they were very resilient. They were not discouraged by defeat and could quickly regroup in defeat.

In history, almost all the countries and tribes neighboring Rome defeated them, but they were all defeated by them.

Amid the deafening drum beats, the two formations charged head-on.

The Western Xiongnu's light cavalry relied on their flexibility, sharp offensive, and cooperation with other Hunxie troops to establish an advantage soon after the engagement.

But it was quickly adapted by the Romans.

Their mixed army, better at coordinating their soldiers, immediately launched a counterattack.

What's more important is that from the direction of Antioch City, which they rely on behind, soldiers and horses are arriving in a steady stream, and their number far exceeds the Han army's previous estimates.

In addition to the 2 troops thrown into the confrontation, they also hoarded hidden troops in the city of Antioch, at least [-] more.

In other words, there are more than [-] elite troops, which is an unexpected number of troops for the Han army.

This is enough to become the key to the battlefield situation.

Rome, Congress Hall.

The great senator and the new consul Marius were watching the battle from a distance through the projection of divine power.

"The Grand Senator arranged a team in advance and hid it in Antioch?"

"Well, in the past month, we used our army's troops patrolling in and out of Antioch to confuse the Han army, gradually increasing the number of soldiers in the city, and accumulating victory for this battle.

Even if the Han army has the most astute spies, it is impossible for them to know the number of soldiers and horses we enter and exit the city every time. " said the great elder.

Everyone in the hall understood immediately.

Using the method of breaking up into parts, every time the patrol team went out of the city, they would come back with a slightly larger number, so as to continuously increase their troops in Antioch.

After all, the area to the west of Seleucus was the territory of the Romans. If they wanted to increase their troop reserves in Antioch, it would be impossible for the Han army to defend them.

This is how the soldiers and horses who came out of Antioch at this time came from.

The enemy and we fought from early morning to dawn, and there was still no winner or loser.

During the battle, the two sides would take turns to stop fighting, and then fight again after adjustments. Repeatedly, the requirements for the physical strength and endurance of the soldiers were extremely high, and non-elite soldiers would have been defeated long ago.

The entire battlefield was like a bloody meat grinder, with people constantly falling and others adjusting and rejoining.

The fighting continued into the afternoon, and the energy above the battlefield was as thick as blood, so thick that it could not be dissolved.

After half a day of fighting, the enemy and ourselves suffered heavy casualties. The ground was covered with blood and was scarlet everywhere.

Broken limbs, corpses, and death abound.

King Hunxie, who was in charge of leading the Han army, personally led his troops into the battle twice, hoping to defeat his opponents.

However, the Han army was already short of troops. Rome had hidden troops in Antioch in advance. The number was many times greater than that of the Han army, and it had a tendency to gain the upper hand.

King Hunxie sent word for help, but the nearest Zhang Cigong's headquarters was also entangled by the soldiers and horses of the Third Army on the other side, and the battlefield was also stained with blood.

Big man, Chang'an.

After the emperor came down from the morning court, he also watched the battle from a distance.

There were also members of the clan in the study room, as well as some important ministers at the level of Jiuqing, who also came to watch the battle.

They were used to the Han army's victories and seeing the Han army crush their opponents on the battlefield.

But in the battle before them, the increasing number of tribesmen on the other side and the brutality of the battle surprised the officials and clan of the Han Dynasty.

"Where's the champion? Why doesn't he show up?"

"How could this battle be so tragic, with so many soldiers lost?"

All the ministers and members of the clan had shocked expressions on their faces.

From early morning to the afternoon of the next day, there was still no winner, which made these ministers watching the battle think of a question for the first time.

Will the Han army... lose?
At this time, a reinforcement of the Han army arrived on the battlefield. King Tu led the team and more than [-] people joined in, helping the Han army stabilize its position.

However, unexpectedly, corresponding soldiers and horses appeared again in the city of Antioch.

How many soldiers and horses are hidden in the city of Antioch? !

"How can one city hide so many soldiers?"

"Did the Grand Senator use other means to hide his troops?"

The number of soldiers Rome invested in this battle was as bottomless as the arrangements made by the Grand Senator.

New soldiers are constantly appearing.

In the Congress Hall of Rome, Marius propped his elbow on the long desk, gently scratched his chin with his fingers, and said: "The great senator used special means to transport a complete regiment to Antioch before the war?

The Han army thought they were facing the fifth legion, but in fact there were two Roman legions stationed in the city? "

"Your judgment is correct."

The great senator said: "Huo Qubing returned to the Han Dynasty in the East some time ago and is not in Parthia. How could we miss such an opportunity.

He is the demigod of war. If he were here, we would have no chance to hide our troops and would be sensed by him.But he was not here, so I used the artifact as a barrier to block my presence and sent my troops into Antioch so that no one could find me.

Coupled with the fact that the troops entering the city were broken into pieces, even if the Han army discovered some clues, they would still misjudge the true number of soldiers in the city. "

Gaius Marius nodded and said: "It is surprising that the great senator has such ability to use troops."

"The great senator's hiding of troops is comparable to the Battle of the Nile when Alexander the Great conquered Egypt."

The Roman senators who were watching the battle spoke one after another.

They have seen the hope of victory.

On the battlefield, afternoon.

The legions hidden in Rome joined the battle in an endless stream, like a gear that rolled bigger and bigger, drawing the Han army that was originally evenly matched into it, gradually suppressing it, and slowly showing its decline.

In the afternoon, King Hunxie reluctantly blew the retreat horn and summoned the Han army to evacuate.

"If the fight continues, they will all be annihilated."

Coberius, commander of the Fifth Legion, laughed from behind the battlefield.

He kept a close eye on the battle situation and immediately ordered the chase: "Don't give the Han army a chance to adjust, chase."

……

When the commander of the third legion, Piglefis, rode over, he saw the Han army retreating.

The Roman tribesmen were preparing to pursue the victory.

Pigleface was quite surprised that he arrived too late and the Han army had already been defeated.

"These oriental barbarians are worse than I thought. Roman warriors, go up to them and behead them. Those who behead them will be heavily rewarded."

Nearly [-] elite men led by him roared out.

If the Han army has not withdrawn at this time, the arrival of Pigalface will become another back-up in the arrangement of the great senator, rushing into the battle and determining the outcome with the power of surprise troops.

Pigerface rode and came to the commander of the fifth legion, Goberius:

"Could the Han army's retreat be a ploy to lure the enemy?"

Coberius immediately said angrily: "It is not easy for our Fifth Army to defeat us. From the launch of the offensive late at night yesterday, the Han army has been facing us head-on until now.

If you look at how many corpses are left on the battlefield, you will know if they are fake! "

"In this battle, we overwhelmed two legions."

He pointed at a tall, strong middle-aged man next to him: "You should have seen Boles, the commander of the Seventh Army."

Rome hid an extra legion in Antioch. It had fought with Han several times before but never showed up, just to wait for this battle to determine the outcome.

Pilgrim glanced at Bors and said: "Okay, then I will order my troops to pursue the enemy with all their strength and kill all the Han troops."

Gebiluo said solemnly: "The more Han troops killed in this battle, the better it will be for us. I have ordered my troops to pursue the enemy with all their strength!"

Pigleface agreed and went to pursue it himself.

In Rome, in the Parliament Hall, many members of Congress looked excited.

Someone tapped the wooden case and said: "Although we suffered a lot in the process, we won in the end, and it was a big victory!"

"Good fight!"

"The Grand Senator should order the surrounding areas, our Roman regiments to gather together and push eastward with all our strength. It would be best if we can enter Parthia."

Marius frowned slightly: "It won't be that easy. Don't underestimate the Han army."

A congressman who was about 60 years old and had a broad body and a fat body said with a smile: "But there is no need to look down on them. In front of us, they have already suffered a huge defeat.

Tens of thousands of soldiers were killed or injured, which would have a considerable impact on the entire war situation. "

The Han army retreated to the east, but because they could not escape from the pursuers, during the retreat, there were still people who were caught up and killed by the enemy.

Blood flowed.

Along the way east, corpses were scattered everywhere.

In the rear, the Romans became more and more powerful.

The atmosphere in the study room of Weiyang Palace was solemn.

Many Han officials and clan had never seen such a tragic scene where the Han army was suppressed.

"Where's the champion?"

"Where is Huo Qubing?"

Liu Shun, the king of Changshan, looked gloomy and took the opportunity to say: "In the past, when we were victorious, he showed up every time and led his troops to the battle. Now that he was defeated, he hid without a trace. If he can only fight with the wind, what's the point? Champion.

In the past, when our army won, we only thought that Huo Qubing was an invincible general. But once we lost, he didn't even dare to show his face.

The losses of tens of thousands of people before him, the entire battle was due to his improper command, which gave the Romans an advantage. "

Liu Jue, the elder of the clan, looked at Liu Shun and agreed: "What King Changshan said is not unreasonable. If the western front is defeated, it is acceptable to lose the Seleucid defense line. But if the Parthian border is also lost, our big man will lose a lot." Everything is the responsibility of the champion."

"Your Majesty should be reprimanded and take back his throne. It would be extremely gracious for him to serve his crime." Liu Shun said in a deep voice.

The emperor said: "The battle is not over yet, let's talk about it after watching it."

On the battlefield, the Han army retreated eastward along the way.

The Roman [-]rd, [-]th, and [-]th legions gathered like a tide and pursued them all the way, constantly expanding their victory.

Continuing to the east, it is always a plain land with a wide view.

If the Han army enters it, more and more people will be killed.

At this moment, King Hunxie, who was leading the army from the front, wiped the blood on his face and suddenly made a gesture.

The Han troops beside him began to flow to both sides with him as the center.

And in the direction where they originally escaped, under the sun, another team emerged from the void.

That was an elephant team that was poisoned.

The whole body poison, an array of more than four hundred giant elephants, stretched out on the plain, like a mountain appearing in front of the Romans.

The Xiang Formation had obviously been waiting there for a long time, covering its aura with a stratagem that concealed everything from the heavens and the sea, and was preparing for the attack.

In the Congress Hall of Rome, Marius and the Grand Senator looked at each other, both frowning.

Some of the MPs had stood up and realized something was not right.

Chang'an's study also became quiet, and both the ground and we were closely watching the changes in the battle situation.

Behind the Romans, Huo Qubing led his troops and followed them leisurely, but he has not shown up yet.

However, Xiao Qisheng was a little anxious and asked for a fight many times.

Huo Qubing's response was always to wait: "Most of the dead and injured defeated soldiers are not our people. The soldiers are treacherous. They are true and false. Don't believe too much in what you see with your eyes."

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