Chapter 714: The momentum is like fire and water, unpredictable
Whenever the war is stalemate, or when the war is unfavorable, the side that receives reinforcements, no matter how much, can often restore its morale. Now that the Tang Dynasty army has elites such as Youzhou Iron Cavalry coming to rescue, all the soldiers who originally wanted to flee have turned around.
Fight again. Instead of being unable to advance any further, the frontal troops of the Zhou army were driven back by Shangguan Renqing's powerful attacks!
However, the heavy cavalry of the Zhou army that broke in from the left wing were too powerful. Their men and horses were all wearing heavy armor and could not enter with swords and guns. When they rushed into the formation, even powerful crossbows were of no use unless it was a big yellow crossbow. They rushed from left to right, all the way.
It was like breaking the bamboo, which made Shi Yuan's teeth itch with hatred!
"The enemy from the front has retreated!"
The flanks were attacked by the Youzhou cavalry, and the Tang army's front troops fought a desperate counterattack. The Zhou army's infantry finally lost the motivation to continue the attack and began to retract their exposed teeth. The general suggested chasing and killing, but Shangguan Renqing stopped!
Shi Yuan of the Chinese army also urgently ordered the front army to dispatch some troops and horses to attack the Zhou army's heavy cavalry. He wanted to surround the Zhou army's heavy cavalry and block them in the formation, not sparing anyone!
The three thousand heavy cavalry of the Zhou army also began to adjust their direction. They no longer stared at the sudden surge of the Tang army's central army, but turned their horses and headed towards the Zhou army's formation. They were also afraid of being surrounded and losing the maneuverability that the cavalry relied on for survival.
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"Quick! Reorganize the formation!" Opportunities will pass by in a flash. If you don't take this opportunity to form a tight formation, the Zhou army will attack again later!
Shi Yuan's mind was very clear now. So when he gave the order, it was already past noon, and the soldiers of the Tang Army who had experienced the bloody battle were hungry and very tired. But they also acted upon hearing the sound, cleaned up the corpses of their comrades, and quickly reorganized their formation. Far away
Looking a thousand steps away, Zhou Jun was doing the same thing.
More than two quarters of an hour later, both sides rang the golden bell at the same time. The cavalry stopped fighting, and the two armies gathered their retreating cavalry units. The infantry was organized again. It seemed that today's battle was not over yet.
Shangguan Renqing, his face covered in blood, with half an arrow stuck in his shoulder, rode his horse to the main formation of the Chinese army and shouted: "Captain, the formation of the front army has been completed!"
Shi Yuan saw that Shangguan Renqing was wounded by an arrow. Although he was concerned, his old friend couldn't ask any personal questions at this time. He just wanted to say thank you for your hard work.
Shangguan Renqing went to clasp his fists and bow, without saying much, he pulled the reins and was about to leave. Suddenly he stopped, pointed to his right wing and said: "Whose command is that cavalry? If they hadn't rushed to help, we would be in danger today!"
Shi Yuan smiled and replied, "It is Gong Rui, the deputy commander of the personal army under the king. The five thousand Youzhou cavalry he commands must be sent by the king."
"Look! Reinforcements are coming again!" the lookout soldiers on the lookout car shouted one after another, with excitement in their tone!
Shi Yuan immediately looked to the north, and saw the dust and smoke filling the rear, which was the sign of the arrival of a large army of soldiers and horses. After waiting for two quarters of an hour, he saw a wave of soldiers coming. The generals on horseback shouted commands from time to time.
On the opposite Zhou Jun formation, Dang Shikui's thoughts of another battle disappeared...
Two flowers bloom, one on each branch, and let’s look at the situation of the Song army since Chengwu County City was taken away.
That afternoon and the next day were uneventful, and there was no obstruction or pursuit by the Zhou army. When Zhu Biao left the city, he specifically inspected the traces left by the Zhou army's retreat. Indeed, a large number of Zhou troops rushed to the northeast.
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I wish Biao to lead the troops to the northwest!
But on the third day, early in the morning, the scouts sent out to investigate quickly came to report that the Zhou army's 30,000 Bingzhou wolf cavalry had appeared nearby.
Thus, the hard days of the Song Army began. The Song Army had only 50,000 soldiers left in total. Even with the systematic increase in troops, Zhu Biao found it difficult to believe that they could withstand the 30,000 Bingzhou troops who came and went like the wind.
Wolf rider attack.
The power of 30,000 bows and arrows can make people collapse.
Faced with this predicament, Zhu Biao did not sigh, nor did he shout that he had fallen into a trap, and he did not even think about turning around and returning to Chengwu County or capturing another county seat. He just simply and neatly captured a nearby town.
A small town as a place to stay.
But the town was too small to accommodate 50,000 infantry and cavalry, so the troops were divided. Feng Enjiang led the cavalry to stay outside the town, preparing to continue to the northwest. The remaining troops and horses, 20,000 in the center, guarded the town.
The other 20,000 people who came were divided into four camps, led by the four generals Chen An, Lu Tong, Wu Boniu and Zhang Nan. They set up camp three miles outside the town, outside the four gates of the east, west, south and north.
Tongliang County.
Zhonglang General Zhong Xiang's 30,000-strong army had already rushed to a place only one step away from the Huangni River, but the 20,000-strong army from the Dongping direction who were fighting together had just stepped forward to Woyun County. At this time, they were bitten by Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry.
The Song army still has more than a hundred miles to go.
There was a full day and a half of journey, and this did not include the Zhou army from Chengwu County. That road was blocking the back door of the Song army. They occupied Chengwu County yesterday, but it is dark today, are they still there?
Still living in Chengwu County, no one can say for sure.
"Incompetent, incompetent! If it weren't for Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry, and our army alone would collide with Song Ni tomorrow, wouldn't it be another defeat..." Zhong Xiang glanced at the map, feeling unhappy in his heart.
"The commander-in-chief's orders were made very clear. It is unreasonable to delay the march again and again just because it is cold and afraid of cold weather!" Zhou Jun had already lost more humiliation in Zhu Biao's hands. Could they just
Don't you want to avenge your shame? Don't you think the governor is in a hurry to get angry? He doesn't push him.
Zhong Xiang was resentful and angry.
Although the county seat is not as good as the county seat, its influence is far less than that of the lost county. Every time a place is lost, there is no need to report it to the court immediately, but it will eventually be recorded on the resume. Don't everyone care about their future?
"Alas!" Zhong Xiang sighed again.
"General, calm down, calm down. There are three thousand troops stationed in Tongliang County, and Song Ni is surrounded by Bingzhou wolf cavalry. If Zhu Biao wants to take Tongliang County, it will not be half easier than breaking through directly." The soldiers in the tent quickly persuaded him.
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Late at night, in a small town in the southeast of Tongliang County, the thunderous sound of horse hooves sounded.
Before the Bingzhou wolf cavalry outside had time to react and block the attack, seven or eight thousand Song army cavalry were already rushing towards the northwest with long torches.
The commander of the Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry thought for a few times and did not send troops to pursue him. He knew that the Song Army cavalry had outstanding hand-to-hand combat capabilities. It cannot be said that the Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry wearing chain mail cannot charge into the formation, but it definitely cannot compete with the Song Army Cavalry.
Comparatively.
Hei Ye made the Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry directly scrap their most powerful weapons - bows and arrows. If they caught up and really strangled the Song Army cavalry, the leader of the Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry believed that he would definitely suffer the loss, and it would be a big loss.
Seven or eight thousand Song Army cavalry rushed all the way for six or seven miles before stopping. All the torches lit up. Dou Bing and Feng Enjiang, wearing bright light armor, rode their horses slowly in front of the neatly lined up cavalry, saying, "Da da
"The sound of horse hooves shattered the silence of the dark night.
Seven or eight thousand pairs of eyes rotated as the two men moved. Under the illumination of a few firelights from the stars, the armor on the two men reflected a deep luster.
"Brothers, the mission given to us by the commander is to open the way to the northwest. The enemy is right in front now. Follow me." In Dou Bing's majestic voice, he pointed his sword across the Huangni River and slashed at the Huangni River.
The Zhou army camp in the direction.
"Ta-ta-ta--" Then the heavy sound of horse hooves resounded.
The night was as dark as ink, with dark clouds covering the moon, and gusts of cold wind hurt my cheeks. And in the darkness where I couldn't see my fingers, the Song Army's cavalry was galloping at full speed in an unexpected manner.
No one could have imagined that Zhu Biao would release the only cavalry in his hands when it was getting late. We must be clear about the "Plum Blossom Formation" set up by the Song Army. What we need is a rapid assault force in the center to facilitate support.
Quartet.
The sudden movement of the Song Army's cavalry was definitely beyond the Zhou Army's expectations.
Tongliang County is a very ordinary city. It is located in the south-east of Keyang County, twenty to thirty miles away from the Huangni River. For the cavalry, this distance is really close.
Zhong Xiang's 30,000-strong army is stationed on the edge of the Huangni River. Tomorrow morning they will cross the river from the bridge and rush towards Tongliang County. Because they know that the Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry has been deployed by the Song Army, they feel that there is no threat.
They set up a large and informal camp.
Seven or eight thousand Song soldiers rode through Tongliang City like fire dragons. The torches held high reflected the military uniforms of the Song army. There was no difference between them and the Zhou army. The military flag with the word "Zhou" was higher at the front of the team.
The county magistrate and the garrison captain who were awakened at night looked at each other in confusion as they looked at the cavalry troop passing by the city. Which troop of troops were they?
They didn't expect that the people rushing on the road were the Song Army! The team passed through Tongliang County. They arrived in half an hour after a journey of 20 to 30 miles. A stone bridge on the Huangni River could be regarded as a rest to recuperate the horse power. Seven
It took half an hour for the eight thousand riders to reach the other side. Then the army turned around and headed north, advancing along the river bank.
"Da da da——"
In the night wind, the clear sound of horse hooves was approaching from the front. In the dark night, a horse was vaguely visible, galloping from the front——
They are the sentinels of the Zhou army.
"Whoosh——"
There was an icy sound piercing the air, and five sharp arrows shot out quickly, two of which pierced the chest and abdomen of the Zhou military sentry rider. The sudden change made the man's eyes widen in horror. He just came to take a look.
I want to ask, which route did the friendly forces arrive from?
He touched the arrow with both hands and opened his mouth wide, but he only let out a small cry, and no more sounds came out.
"Plop!" With a sound, the lifeless body fell from the horse's back.
In the night, the frightened war horses neighed and ran towards the distance.
"Let's go -" A stern-faced Song Army officer looked at the Zhou Army sentry cavalry who fell to the ground not far away and smiled coldly, raised the strong bow in his hand, and roared.
Five miles—four miles—three miles—
Sentries were mounted one by one, hidden stakes were cleared, and seven or eight thousand Song troops were approaching little by little.
With their men wearing titles and horses' feet bound, the large army tried not to make the slightest sound and quietly approached the Zhou army's camp ahead.
Two miles is enough, and it is impossible to get any closer.
In the Zhou army camp in front, there was a bonfire at the camp gate and countless torches. Although there were not many soldiers on duty, the surrounding area illuminated by the fire was as bright as day.
Dou Bing and Feng Enjiang turned over and sat on their horses. The former's gaze was more like a knife sweeping over everyone behind him. "Brothers, I have heard clearly that the largest and highest military tent in the center of the camp is General Zhou's tent."
"Tonight's raid, the commander-in-chief has given an order: whoever breaks through the tent will be rewarded with a thousand taels of silver and will be credited with first-class merit; whoever cuts off Zhong Xiang's head will be rewarded with ten thousand taels of silver and will be credited with first-class merit!
"The big tent named Zhong is right in front, brothers, do you dare to let me take his head!" The loud voice sounded like thunder in everyone's ears, and seemed to spread into everyone's heart with the night wind.
"dare!"
"What's there to be afraid of?"
"I've got the silver reward from the commander-in-chief." The troops thundered.
"Okay!" Dou Bing held the big sword and reined in the horse. The horse's hooves flew up and he shouted again: "Then follow me and kill -"
"Kill -" the crowd of seven to eight thousand people roared in response. The generous rewards and the fact that they were two miles closer to the enemy camp. The enemy camp still had no response, instantly lit up a blazing and inextinguishable flame in their eyes.
Whether it was middle- or lower-level officers or ordinary soldiers, Dou Bing's words aroused the wildest desires in their hearts!
Wealth and wealth are obtained with swords and guns, and gold and silver are risked at the risk of death.
"Kill!" Dou Bing swung his broadsword and slashed forward. The Song Army cavalry behind him immediately turned into a dragon whirling hurricane that swept across the world, sweeping towards the Zhou Army with a momentum that overwhelmed everything.
Go to the camp.
"Kill - kill - kill -" seven or eight thousand people shouted in unison, with a uniform momentum like thunder. The entire Zhou army camp was startled, and even the Zhou soldiers who were sleeping deeply were awakened.
Under the light of the fire, the Song cavalry at the forefront could clearly see the shadows of heads scurrying about in the Zhou army's camp.
"Sneak attack, someone made a sneak attack——"
"Quick, go and ring the bell. Quickly sound the alarm bell——"
"Go and report to the general, quickly go and report -"
The horses' hooves hit the ground, and the thunderous sound made the 30,000 defenseless soldiers in the camp panic. The quiet military camp was in chaos.
Zhong Xiang was sleeping soundly when he suddenly heard a loud thunder and was startled. In his confusion, he felt that the ground was shaking. Then he was completely awakened from his sleep by several loud explosions. As a military general, how could he?
Not knowing that this was the shouting of a large group of soldiers and the charge of cavalry, I was suddenly frightened. I opened the curtain of the big tent and rushed out before I had time to dress properly.
After leaving the tent, he looked far away. He saw the Song army's cavalry rushing over like a tide from the camp gate and the gaps on the left and right sides. The weak camp gate had now completely disappeared, and together with the gaps on both sides, Zhou
The military camp was like three big, roaring teeth. Wherever it passed, all the Zhou soldiers it encountered were like boiling water and snow. Now they came straight through their own tent.
"General!" The anxious voice of the general came from the side. Zhong Xiang turned around and saw that the general who was charging towards him was holding a big sword in his hand. He was only wearing a white and gray coat, and he also had no time to dress neatly.
Ran over.
"General, let's go! The Song army made a sneak attack at night and used some method to blow open the fence of the camp gate. Now they have defeated the outer camp and are about to kill the central army."
"Let's go?" Zhong Xiang saw the chaos in the camp. It was his carelessness and negligence that led to the 30,000 soldiers and horses of his headquarters being unprepared and being driven into the camp by the Song Army's cavalry. This happened.
A big defeat is inevitable, I...
"So what if I leave? Just save one life?"
The court's knife is still behind. Instead of running away now and being punished by the court in the future, it is better to fight hard and die at least to save one's face. And no matter what, there are still many people on your side.
What!? "Soldiers, come here and follow me to kill the enemy..."
"Don't leave Zhong Xiang——"
“Don’t let Zhong Xiang go—”
"Ten thousand taels of silver, ten thousand taels of silver..."
Before Zhong Xiang could finish his words, piercing shouts rang out not far ahead. When he looked up, he saw a small group of Song Army cavalry coming towards them with overwhelming force. The leader of the Song Army was holding a big sword, and his sword was all over his body.
His armor was stained with blood, reflecting a deep blood color under the firelight in the camp.
"Anyone who stands in my way will die——"
Dou Bing roared loudly, his eyes filled with murderous blood, and the sword in his hand danced up and down, creating dazzling cold rays in the night with piercing sounds.
Unstoppable!
As soon as he rode forward, followed by men and horses, Dou's soldiers fought from outside the camp to the front of the Chinese army's tent. Anyone who stood in his way along the way was invincible, and no one could stop him.
Feng Enjiang shook his spear and pointed it diagonally at the neck of a Zhou army officer. The spear went very fast and was in front of the man in the blink of an eye.
Unwilling to die, the officer let out a wolf howl and waved the spear in his hand, stabbing for stabbing, trading wounds for wounds, and trading lives for lives, hoping to force Feng Enjiang to withdraw his gun.
But how could Feng Enjiang be so inferior and be forced back? With just one mistake in his hand, the gun tip danced like a snake, and the sharp blade accurately hit the stabbing shot, and the two shots intersected instantly
A few dazzling sparks flew up.
"Qiang——" Amidst the fierce sound of gold and iron, Feng Enjiang struggled with his arms. The Zhou army officer immediately felt a huge force coming from the barrel of the gun to his hands. Then the jaws of his hands shook, and the spear was already far away.
It swung far away. However, Feng Enjiang's spear was still moving fast at this time, and the sharp tip of the spear flashed past and sank into the Zhou Jun officer's chest.
The last barrier in front of the big tent was broken down! As soon as the officer died, his group of soldiers immediately fell apart.
"Brothers, come with me..." Feng Enjiang shouted and once again took the lead and rushed to the front.
"Hiss--" Seeing Dou Bing and Feng Enjiang advancing forward and backward, Zhong Xiang couldn't help but gasped. There were really fierce generals in the Song Army.
But he couldn't retreat. Behind him was the Chinese army's tent and the banner of the Zhou army. He couldn't retreat or lose a step. "Kill, kill... kill me, brothers, hold on..."
The only people left around Zhong Xiang at this time were his close followers and soldiers. After hearing his cry, the two officers immediately rushed forward, and the soldiers also rushed forward...
"Kill, kill... brothers, kill..." Liu Zhuo held a long sword in his hand and shouted loudly with his face flushed with excitement. Although there were not a few drops of blood on his hands tonight, this did not hinder him.
Inner excitement!
This raid was so successful! The 30,000-strong Zhou army was completely unprepared. It was impossible to hope that they would be scattered in one blow!
"Huh -" Liu Zhuo suddenly stared dozens of steps away with a surprised sound in his mouth!
