Xiaoqi

After a while, Li Li breathed a sigh of relief, and said in a deep voice: "Two years ago, considering the long-term situation in Xiliang, the twelve main battalions of the Xiliang Army, except for the Jinyi Guards, were all stationed at the border, guarding the border, and seeking their own development. Self-reliance. At the beginning, the strength of each battalion was not much different, and the strength of the troops was equal, but now it has changed greatly. After two years of development, there are differences in the strength, combat power, and weapons and equipment among the battalions. The disparity between the battalions is so great that they are no longer on the same level. Therefore, the readjustment of each battalion, the reassignment of generals, and even the reorganization of battalions are imperative."

After a pause, Li Li showed a rare worry on his face, and said in a low voice: "The barbarian army invaded our Liangzhou this time, forcing us to send troops to fight. Once the battle started, the long-term strategy against our Xiliang It is bound to have an impact, and the peaceful days of the previous two years of peace will never return. If the flames of war suddenly break out, if we want to quickly extinguish it, I am afraid that we cannot help it.

This battle does not exist in isolation, but a premeditated and planned war. Its purpose is to drag our Xiliang army into the quagmire of the war and eliminate us.In view of this, before the departure of the army, I have secretly ordered the governors of the three prefectures under Xiliang, Biejia, Zong and the county guards to strengthen their defenses, and the soldiers of the various counties will take over the defense.At the same time, the twelve main battle battalions of our Xiliang Army prepared their armaments and supplies, actively prepared for the battle, and were ready for dispatch at any time. Once the war broke out, the soldiers and horses of each battalion would go to the frontline battlefield as soon as possible.

Therefore, the days of our army's main battalion defending the border are over ahead of schedule. With the coming of the next war, our Xiliang army will gather again.Therefore, it is absolutely impossible for a powerful cavalry battalion like the Huben Camp to stay on the border. In the future, the Central Plains battlefield will be the main battlefield for them to show their glory, and it is just a small fight right now. "

This was the first time that Li Li revealed his feelings after returning to Xiliang, so that Zhou Yu, Lu Su, Zhang Liao, Xu Chu and others looked stern and dignified.

Regarding the current battle, Zhou Yu and Lu Su learned the information through these days.He has already realized that the battle with the barbarians is just a prelude to a big war.However, this kind of prelude should not be underestimated in the slightest, and must be treated with caution, otherwise the barbarian army's invasion will turn into a nail in the back of the Xiliang army, which can deal a fatal blow to the Xiliang army at a critical moment.

Because of this, before the expedition, Li Li discussed repeatedly with the military advisers Jia Xu, Guo Jia, Zhou Yu, Lu Su, Li Xuan, and Li Ru, etc. In the end, Li Li decided to personally lead the Northern Expedition, while the others performed their duties , Actively prepare for the battle, with a perfect plan.

A ray of setting sun shone into the city tower, and Zhou Yu woke up suddenly.Anxiously said: "My lord, the time for the combined attack has arrived, please give me an order, my lord!"

It is true that it was already afternoon and the sun was westward.

Dian Wei, who was fighting in front of the city, was fighting with three barbarians.With one against three, he did not lose the wind in the slightest.What is intriguing is that the fighting power of the three savage generals at this moment is far inferior to that of the previous savage general who was as strong as a black bear.But Dianwei fought with these three for dozens of rounds.It took half an hour, and there is still no winner.

Seeing the situation under the city, Li Li's serious expression immediately eased, and he said with a smile, "It's really embarrassing to fight with three barbarian idiots with less than first-class martial arts for half an hour!"

After his voice stopped suddenly, Li Li's tone changed sharply.Said to Zhou Yu in a deep voice: "Everything is going according to plan. If this battle is won, the barbarian army will be completely driven out of Beidi County within three days, then Gong Jin will be fully responsible for the next attack on the Southern Huns tribe and Bingzhou war. At that time, Gong Jin Lead the Chinese army. Command the army to attack the barbarian tribes, and you don’t need to report anything, Gongjin can make his own decision!”

"This,,, I'm afraid it's inappropriate." Zhou Yu's expression changed slightly when he heard the words, and a look of excitement flashed across his face, but then he hesitated and shook his head to refuse.

After calming down a little, Zhou Yu explained: "The time for the final general to serve under the lord's command is too short, and it will only take one and a half months to fully fight and calculate. The qualifications are too shallow, and I may not be able to convince the public. Therefore, I ask the lord to take back the order, and the lord will still be in charge of the central army. The general is willing to serve as a pawn under the lord's command, and lead his troops to attack the barbarian tribes. Please let the lord do it!"

Li Li shook his head and said, "Seniority is unavoidable in the army, but the depth of seniority does not conflict with individual talents. The battle is imminent, whether Gong Jin is qualified to be the commander-in-chief of the army is not based on what others say, but I, Li Li, decide I said that you are qualified and capable of commanding the Chinese army. You are the main general of the army. Who dares to disobey orders! So, Gongjin doesn’t have to worry, just let go and do everything. I will support everything. If the Northern Expedition wins, it will be you Zhou Gongjin's merit; if he loses, it will be my Li Li's fault, and all the guilt will be borne by me."

Seeing that Zhou Yu still wanted to push back, Li Li raised his hand to signal him not to say much, and said in a firm tone: "As the commander of the army, I am mainly responsible for two things. One is to know people well, delegate power boldly, and give talents who are capable and ambitious. This is an opportunity for young generals to show their talents, so that you can flex your muscles and display your talents to your heart's content. The second is to reward meritorious deeds and punish them. The most important thing in running an army is to clearly distinguish rewards and punishments. Responsibility. The commander of an army not only holds the power of soldiers and horses, but also shoulders the responsibility for defeat.

Therefore, there is no need for Gongjin to shirk, and he should not give in.This is not only to live up to my trust in you, but also to give you a chance to flex your muscles.Fighting in troubled times, there are not many opportunities for experience. You can only grow up in the war and make as few mistakes as possible. If you can do this, you will be a general.This opportunity is rare, and I hope Gongjin will grasp it well, so that the opportunity will not come again.I've made up my mind, Gong Jin doesn't need to say much, just carry out the order immediately! "

"Promise, the last general will take orders!" At this point, Zhou Yu no longer shirked, and responded respectfully.

"That's great. I'm relieved to entrust the full power of the war to Gongjin. You all go, Wuxia, Yunluo and I went back to the county mansion to rest." After Zhou Yu received the order, Li Lixin nodded and immediately took Dian Wuxia , Ma Yunluo turned and went downstairs without looking back, and went straight to the sheriff's mansion, as if she was throwing away the shopkeeper, but she took her beautiful wife and concubine to enjoy the happiness when the battle was imminent.

Watching Li Li and his wife leave, Zhou Yu immediately calmed down, looked at the situation below the city with a solemn expression, and ordered in a sharp voice: "All the generals obey the order, shoot arrows, and order the Huben Camp to attack head-on!"

"Promise!" Zhang Liao, Xu Chu and a group of generals who were on standby took the orders. Immediately, Zhang Liao waved his hand, and the three archers who had been preparing for a long time fired arrows into the air.When the arrow flew high into the sky, there was a loud bang, the sound was sharp and piercing, enough to be heard for miles.

Dian Wei, who was fighting with three barbarians outside the city, was shocked when he heard the sound of arrows flying into the sky.

In an instant, Dian Wei urged his horse to speed up, and rushed towards the middle of the two barbarian generals, the speed was completely different from before.When the two horses were approaching, Dian Wei slipped and fell off the chasing horse's back. Then he tiptoed on one foot, and with lightning speed, his left hand halberd passed by, cutting off the barbarian general on the right.Immediately, Dian Wei jumped on the back of the horse, and with a backhand halberd, another barbarian who was running in the opposite direction fell off the horse.

After beheading the two barbarian generals in an instant, Dian Wei clamped his horse's belly and faced the No. 3 enemy general who was slightly behind. It fell off the horse.

With the sword in his hand, Dian Wei beheaded three more generals, and then he lifted the reins and leaped his horse, waved his big hand, and shouted violently: "The Tiger Ben camp obeys the order, follow me to the battle, kill!"

Rumble!

Immediately following Dianwei's order, [-] armored cavalry from the Huben camp moved in response, rode their horses and raised their guns, rushed towards the barbarian army's battle formation like a tide, and went straight to Yu Fuluo, who was in front of the Chinese army's formation. will go.

At the moment when the Hu Ben battalion charged into the formation, Zhou Yu untied his sword, shook hands tightly, and ordered: "Zhang Liao obeys the order, and leads five thousand golden guards to break through the enemy's formation. Don't want to fight, and go straight to the barbarian camp!"

"Promise!" Zhang Liao bowed to accept the order, and immediately stepped down to the city, while [-] golden guard cavalry had already lined up and waited for the city gate to open before rushing out of the city.

"Xu Chu listens to the order, immediately organize the army, and follow me out of the city to kill the enemy!" Following Zhou Yu's stern order, Xu Chu followed the order and left.

"Zijing, I'll leave the city to you!" Zhou Yu turned around and told Lu Su as he turned to leave the city.

Lu Su nodded happily: "Gong Jin can rest assured, I will live up to my trust!"

"Zijing is calm, I don't worry!" Zhou Yu nodded heavily, and immediately led his soldiers down to the city to join Xu Chu.

Immediately, as the city gate slowly opened, Zhang Liao took the lead, leading the five thousand golden guards and rushing towards the barbarian enemy's line after the Huben camp.Afterwards, Zhou Yu and Xu Chu led more than 5000 county soldiers and rushed out of the city, and together with the [-] county soldiers led by Li Xian under the city, they followed the war cavalry and killed the generals.In this way, the Xiliang Army in front of Yufulo's army has [-] people, of which there are as many as [-] warriors.The remaining [-] cavalry were lurking behind the two wings of the barbarian army. When they heard the sound of arrows rising into the air, the army immediately dispatched and pierced the two wings from behind the barbarian army.

Chapter 576

Da da da!

The [-] horsemen of the tiger camp battalion rode their horses and galloped, approaching the front of the barbarian army at a speed that was difficult for the naked eye to see.

Under the iron hooves of the cavalry, the distance of more than 200 steps was shortened sharply.

Seeing that the four generals were beheaded by the Han general Dian Wei, now the Han army suddenly attacked with the whole army, rushing towards them.Yu Fuluo, the Xiongnu Shanyu in front of the reining horse formation, glared and breathed like a bull, his cheeks were livid with anger, and he gritted his teeth.

Immediately before he crossed the sword formation, he shouted angrily: "Warriors, the Hannu is rushing towards us, let the Hannu see the power of my great Hun cavalry! Listen to my order, Xianbei war cavalry go out to fight!"

"Ow"

Amidst the howling of wolves, more than [-] Xianbei warriors howled and clamored like wild wolves, holding scimitars, carrying bows and arrows, leaping horses and whips, rushed out of the battle formation, and rushed head-on to the Huben camp led by Dianwei.

Whoosh whoosh!

As soon as the Xianbei war cavalry rushed out of the battle formation in the front, the [-] war cavalry in the middle followed closely behind, while the [-] war cavalry in the rear unleashed their hands and shot with their bows.Then dense arrows whizzed into the air, crossed the front of the Xianbei war cavalry, and then slanted straight down, like a dark cloud, rushed towards the tiger ben battalion iron cavalry who was about to fight with the Xianbei war cavalry. Dian Wei.

The moment the barbarian army's arrows took off, Dian Wei immediately knew that these alien races had used their usual tricks, trying to use cavalry and shooting to kill the war cavalry rushing to the front of the Huben camp, and then the barbarian army took advantage of the rout in the front Taking advantage of the situation, he quickly broke through the front formation, entered the formation, killed all directions, and defeated the tiger and iron cavalry under his tent in one fell swoop.This is the attack method that the foreign iron cavalry is best at.

Having been stationed in Beidi County for more than two years, Dian Wei has long been familiar with this kind of combat skills. He has experienced more than a hundred battles, and suffered a big loss at first.

"Scatter!" Just as the arrow tilted and fell.Dian Wei, who was leading the horse, suddenly stood up, shouted violently, and waved his halberds to both sides.

In an instant, the more than [-] tiger and cardinal warriors who followed closely behind them suddenly dispersed, and the warriors who followed them also scattered and galloped to both sides, staggering the dark clouds of arrows falling from the sky above their heads.However, the five hundred personal guards behind Dian Wei did not dodge to the sides, but saw them slipping off the horse's back with one foot hooked on one side of the stirrup and hiding under the horse's belly.One hand and one foot rise and fall on tiptoe very quickly, and its rhythm is exactly the same as that of a horse's hoof.

In this way, they will not fall off their horses, let alone be trampled to death by their own mounts.

These [-] personal guards are all athletes carefully selected from among the [-] war cavalry, and all of them possess second-rate skills.All of them are one-in-a-million riding masters.In the past two years, this group of people has experienced hundreds of battles.One batch was killed and another batch was replenished.After so many trials and tribulations, they finally formed the current elite personal guards.

Bang bang bang!

Xi Yuyu!

The rain of arrows above the head fell as expected, and there was a cluster of noises, piercing a huge area of ​​the ground full of feather arrows and flying dust.However, the tiger and cardinal war cavalry who were still crowded just now had already rushed to the sides dozens of steps away, and only a few hundred or so cavalry could not dodge in time.He was shot by Liu Ya and fell off his horse to death. The remaining thousands of cavalry were safe and sound.After avoiding the arrows, Han Qi gathered again.Go straight to the enemy's middle army and kill them.

Under the same rain of arrows, Dian Wei shot down dozens of arrows with his halberd, leaving himself and his mount Chasing Wind Horse unharmed.And the five hundred guards who followed him quickly opened up the distance when the rain of arrows fell, and galloped forward with the help of their horses.Under a rain of arrows, more than 30 war horses were shot into hedgehogs, fell down and died, while the soldiers hidden in the horse's belly took advantage of the situation to escape, jumped on the backs of other horses, and continued to charge.However, there were still more than a dozen soldiers who were unable to escape, and were caught by the horses and fell to the ground. Eight of the warriors were killed by arrows.

After a round of arrows, the [-] soldiers lost more than [-] cavalry, and only less than ten people were killed, and the rest were all safe and sound.However, many war horses were injured by the arrows. Fortunately, the horses are huge and their vitality is far more tenacious than humans. As long as they are not hit at the vital point, even if they hit ten arrows and eight arrows, they will not fall down for a while and can still continue to fly. Ben to fight.

What's more, these arrows are all falling from the top of the head, and generally they will not hit the horse's hoof. If they are stuck on the horse's body, they can only run faster under the pain, but they will not be killed immediately.What's more, the horses of the Huben camp all have simple animal skin armor, which protects the horse's head and neck, and minimizes the casualties of the horses.

"Kill!" After a round of arrows, Dian Wei took the lead in engaging the Xianbei cavalry.But seeing him galloping with two halberds in his hand, he cut two enemy soldiers off their horses as soon as they fought, and then the two halberds flew in the air, setting off a bloody wind, where no one could stop the two halberds.The guards who followed closely behind also confronted the Xianbei iron cavalry. They raised their knives and dropped their swords. They were skilled in killing the enemy and killed them with one blow.

Whoosh whoosh!

The moment Dian Wei led his troops into the enemy's formation, another rapid rain of arrows roared into the sky.But this time the arrows flew over the heads of the Xianbei cavalry, and the archers were naturally the cavalry of the Huben camp under Dianwei's tent. Bow and shoot, counterattack.

Cavalry and archery are not unique skills of cavalry of foreign races. Among the eight main cavalry battalions of the Xiliang Army, there are almost no cavalry who can not ride and shoot except for the baggage soldiers and cooks.As for the accuracy of riding and shooting, it varies from person to person, there are good and bad, but the riding and shooting skills of most soldiers are not bad, at least compared with foreign cavalry, they are not inferior, and the arrows Better and more lethal.Therefore, in such a frontal battle, as long as the cavalry and archery soldiers shoot the arrows, if there is no problem with the height and strength, they can shoot the horse even if they miss the person, and the lethality is far higher than that of the Xianbei cavalry.