The fighting power of the nomadic people has been very fierce since ancient times.
As a farming nation, China has always had a headache with the nomadic peoples in the north. China's thousands of years of history, if summed up in one word, is the history of the farming people resisting the invasion of nomadic peoples from generation to generation.
A man as powerful as Taizong Li Shimin was in great trouble when the Tang Dynasty was first established. The Turks had almost reached Chang'an, the capital of the Tang Dynasty. Li Shimin had to sign a compromise treaty with the Turks at the Wei River.
, known in history as the "Wei River Alliance".
This incident has always been regarded by Li Shimin as the greatest shame in his life. It was not until a few years later that Li Jing led his army to attack the Turks in the north and beat the Turks into panic that they fled. The northern part of the Tang Dynasty was settled, and Li Shimin's shame was finally overturned.
It can be seen that the fighting power of the nomadic people cannot be underestimated. Even Li Shimin has a headache and even has to compromise. Li Qinzai does not think that he is stronger than Li Shimin.
Under the moonlit night, the earthquake on the ground became more and more clear, and the rumble of horse hooves could be heard in the distance. Before even seeing the enemy troops, I could already feel how indestructible these soldiers and horses were.
Under the command of Liu Renyuan, the soldiers formed an array two hundred steps away from the minefield. Everyone nervously clenched the three-eyed guns in their hands and stared solemnly into the distance.
Since the Eastern Expedition, the soldiers of the Tang Army relied on sharp firearms. Every battle was basically a smooth battle, and there was no great suspense about victory.
However, today is the time to test the true combat power of the Tang army. The enemy they face is extremely brave and has the natural advantage of cavalry. However, the five thousand Tang army are all infantry. They are inferior to the enemy in terms of number and type of arms. It is certain that
Today will be a fierce battle.
Li Qinzai stood in the middle of the army with a stern expression, staring at the cavalry that gradually appeared in the distance.
Under the dark night, the cavalry arranged a charging formation in an orderly manner. In front of them was a cone composed of a hundred or ten people, and then the flanks were spread out like wings. If viewed from above, their formation was shaped like a handle.
The unsheathed sword was stabbing the Tang army fiercely.
Li Qinzai pursed his lips and still did not say a word. He had handed over the command to Liu Renyuan, so he would not interfere with Liu Renyuan's command indiscriminately.
In the Chinese army formation, Feng Su and other troops did not have weapons in their hands. Instead, they each held an iron shield, surrounded Li Qinzai in the middle, and watched nervously what was happening in the distance.
Li Qinzai glanced at them and said, "You don't have to be so nervous. Unless the front line is broken, the enemy's arrows will not be able to hit the Chinese line."
Feng Su shook his head and said seriously: "Fifth Young Master, don't underestimate the enemy's arrows. The Mohe and Xi people in the north live in forests and grasslands all year round. Their livelihood depends on hunting."
"These people have been practicing archery since they were young. There are as many sharpshooters in the army as there are stars, and there are also many people who are strong enough to pull five-stone bows. Even though you are in the center of the army, you can't guard against them."
Zheng Sanlang, who was still holding a handsome flag next to him, was not convinced, and said angrily: "You don't necessarily have to be a strong person to pull a five-stone bow. I can pull an eight-stone bow."
Feng Su laughed and scolded: "You idiot, is this the time to compete in strength? Hold the flag carefully. This is the prestige and face of our fifth young master. If the handsome flag falls, the morale of the army will be lost."
Zheng Sanlang immediately straightened his body and raised the flag higher.
"Don't worry, boss, even if I am cut to pieces by a thousand knives, I can still ensure that the handsome flag will stand firmly." Zheng Sanlang said with a grin.
Zheng Sanlang carries a huge Mo Dao behind his back. Although he was expelled from the Mo Dao Camp, Zheng Sanlang likes to use the Mo Dao. This heavy and long big thing is very suitable for a strong man like him.
Swinging it is like sweeping an army.
In the distance, thousands of enemy cavalry were walking in formation. Amidst the loud shouts of the enemy general, the cavalry suddenly accelerated their speed and began to charge with all their strength from two miles away.
There were about 3,000 soldiers and horses, and Li Qinzai estimated that they were the enemy's vanguard.
The charge of three thousand people was astonishing, giving people a sense of overwhelming fear. Under such an army charge, no one could withstand their sharp blow.
After charging with all their strength, they were getting closer and closer to the Tang army in an instant.
The expressions of the soldiers became more solemn, and the three-eyed guns in their hands were held tighter.
Liu Renyuan swallowed hard, his expression gradually turned ferocious, and he shouted loudly: "Aim at the front, and the Chinese army is ready!"
Although the soldiers were nervous, they still carried out the execution in an orderly manner, calmly and quickly stood at their respective positions, quietly waiting for the moment when the two armies collided fiercely.
Li Qinzai stared at the enemy's distance, from five hundred steps, to three hundred steps, and finally two hundred steps...
boom!
The earth trembled and the mountains shook, and the color of the sky and the earth changed.
The enemy's vanguard horses finally stepped on a mine laid two hundred paces away.
Moreover, because the enemy's charging formation was too dense, the landmine achieved the best enemy-killing effect after it exploded. The explosion radius of two feet was almost useless.
Countless enemy troops were caught off guard and blown to pieces. Blood rained from the sky, accompanied by various broken limbs, and fell on the surviving enemy soldiers.
The enemy soldiers reined in their horses in horror, like a swarm of headless flies. In panic, someone stepped on a mine again, and there was another loud noise.
In just one moment, the three thousand enemy forwards were almost half destroyed, and at this time, they had not even faced off against the Tang army.
A fear of the unknown quickly spread among the enemy troops.
From the generals to the ordinary soldiers, no one knew why the brothers were suddenly blown to pieces for no reason. No one knew what exploded. What they were even more afraid of was that there was something else hidden in the two hundred steps ahead.
How many things are about to explode.
It was simply a divine object, just like the punishment sent by the gods. When they were about to break up the Tang army's array, the punishment came and there was no way to escape.
When human beings face unknown things, their first thought is fear, and then they slowly overcome fear to understand unknown things.
After a series of explosions, the enemy general was not only frightened, but he also found that the morale of the soldiers under his command was in chaos, and only half of them were left. Under such a situation, it was undoubtedly very irrational to continue to charge.
Looking with shock and fear at the Tang army's formation two hundred paces away, the general waved his whip fiercely, shouted a few words, then turned his horse's head and led his soldiers to retreat.
Seeing the enemy retreating, the soldiers of the Tang Army did not cheer for victory. They knew very well that victory was still very early and the enemy army in front of them was just a forward force.
The real fierce battle came after the main force of the enemy army arrived. By then, the mines had been almost detonated, and the Tang army soldiers had to fight the enemy face to face.
Many people will die, and they must be like nails, nailed to this land, unable to retreat even half a step.
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In the humiliating city.
Xue Ne, Mo Enjun and a few of their men were leading a few horses and were leisurely walking through the market in the city.
The horse was bought by Xue Ne on the way, and he was lucky enough to meet a caravan that was not afraid of death. At this critical moment of war, there were still merchants willing to take risks and carry goods with them, traveling between cities, buying at low prices and selling at high prices.
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The bigger the wind and waves, the more expensive the fish.
Businessmen know this truth very well. Under the temptation of huge profits, what does life safety mean? Missing a great opportunity to make money will be a lifelong regret.
Xue Na, on the other hand, was worried about not being able to sneak into the humiliating city. After meeting this caravan on the way, he immediately got an idea.
Mr. Xue, who had made a fortune in Japan and Baekje, was naturally wealthy. With a wave of his hand, he bought all the horses and the goods on the caravan.
If you are so arrogant, if you don't agree, you will increase the price until you agree. Will anyone have trouble with money?