It was not until later that Li Shushi and others knew the significance of what they had done before.
Although fighting is not equal to all the forces on the battlefield, a veteran ruffian who can survive on the battlefield is absolutely good at fighting, not only because it is a means of adjustment and venting in their lives, but also because on the battlefield
The ups and downs of their lives gave them agility and the ability to make correct judgments.
Only such a person can reduce unnecessary casualties among mercenaries in cruel battles - either an excellent commander who knows how to assess the situation and can direct the mercenaries to retreat at the right time, or an invincible brave man.
...The second-hand goods can be used to block guns at critical moments. As for the existence of being transcendent from these two characters...after all, mercenary is a very risky profession. Isn't it better to say that: mercenary
There are risks, so be cautious when entering this industry.
Therefore, under such circumstances, Li Shushi became a commander supported by hundreds of mercenaries.
The war soon came. In fact, the next day, the Persian army was preparing to set off on the right bank of the Granicus River to face the Greek city-state coalition with Macedonia as the core and main force. It seemed that they planned to defeat them on the frontal battlefield.
enemy.
Such an order makes many mercenaries feel very annoyed and helpless.
For those mercenaries from Greece, the enemy's commander was a quite remarkable figure. When he was only 18 years old, he was able to defeat the most famous Greek army, the Theban Holy Troops, in a key battle.
After defeating him and gaining the throne, he continued to defeat his enemies at a whirlwind speed without losing a single victory.
Now he is about to face such a legendary enemy. For those mercenaries, it would be a lie to say that there is no psychological pressure.
Therefore, the generally popular view among mercenaries is to move the battlefield backward, and by constantly giving up part of the land and cities to induce the Greek coalition forces to penetrate deep into the Persian controlled area, and at the same time use the scorched earth policy to turn the places the Greeks passed through into
In areas where supplies cannot be provided, this can effectively damage the morale of the Greeks, and may even cause the other side to evacuate without a fight.
Of course, if the other side does not intend to evacuate, then as long as the Persians hold on to the choke point, it will be difficult for the Greeks who have difficulty in supplying to continue to advance. At the same time, they will divide their forces to completely cut off the Greeks' retreat. Maybe this time the Persians can come
The last glorious victory washed away the shame caused by the two defeats in the Greco-Persian War.
This is the way mercenaries like to fight. They can fight their opponents without paying too much for themselves, and they also have the opportunity to obtain a large amount of loot. The only ones who suffered greater losses were the local Persian nobles.
But for their fame and fortune, such a loss does not seem unacceptable.
In fact, Monon, the main general of the Greek mercenaries from Rhodes Island, proposed this. Li Shushi also expressed his admiration for this general who came from the place with the same name as the place where the famous fantasy story took place (Note)
I admire the strategy very much. Although this kind of tactics has a tendency to fail in the Central Plains, it is also a very effective method in defensive warfare.
It's just that the Persian nobles who are the commanders of the entire army are unwilling to accept such a proposal, especially the three governors here. After all, they own the most real estate, shops and manors among all the nobles of the Persian border provinces. They are opposed to this kind of meeting.
The plan to greatly reduce their property may have seemed to them that their army could withstand the enemy's attack just as their enemies had resisted countless Persian peeks on their own land.
Mennon was just a senior general among the mercenaries. He could not be compared with the governors appointed by the Persian Empire. Not to mention that one of the governors was the son-in-law of King Darius III. He was so noble that people dared not directly admit it.
Therefore, no matter how much the Greek mercenaries curse their hirers, it will not help. Since they have not deducted the hire fee, the mercenaries need to go to the battlefield, even if there are mercenaries starting to think about how to escape from the beginning of the battle.
The law enforcement team's sword escapes.
When the Macedonian army arrived on the other side of the river, the Persians had already set up camp on the right bank of the Granicus River. Although the commander of the Persian army rejected Menon's proposal, it seemed that at least the governors did not have any control over the command of the battle.
So stupid. In fact, even Li Shushi believed that if the troops on the opposite side wanted to forcibly cross the river at this time, they would have to pay a very heavy price, not only because the Persians were ready, but also because of the complexity of the Granicus River.
hydrological conditions.
"It's a pity that I don't have a telescope or eagle eye, otherwise I would have been able to see the legendary emperor."
Knowing that the Macedonian army had arrived, Li Shushi said with regret. But even with those two things, Li Shushi still couldn't see the person he wanted to see, not only because of the distance between the two sides, but also because he was in the camp
Li Shushi, who was waiting for orders from a more senior general, could not see anything except the tent further away.
Fortunately, the Persian generals had already ordered to break camp and form formations on the river bank, so Li Shushi did not have to wait too long.
Li Shushi could not see the opponent he wanted to see for the time being, but the King of Macedonia opposite him was staring thoughtfully at the Persian camp in the distance at this moment. There were only two people standing next to him.
Side - one is an old man with some gray hair
The general has a resolute and vicissitudes of face with an unruffled majesty. His exposed skin is covered with scars like crawling centipedes. It is shocking but you also have to admit that this is a man who wanders around the world.
A resolute general between life and death.
The other person is extremely handsome. Although his skin has a hint of wheat color due to long-term outdoor activities, it is as smooth as brocade. The soft facial curve is paired with golden shoulder-length wavy short hair that exudes the brilliance of the sun, and is blue.
And her deep eyes shine like blue gems
, the tall body is even a little taller than the equally tall king in front of him, but there is no feeling of stiffness. Anyone who sees such a man can't help but feel close to him, but this beautiful man
The man's eyes never left the childhood sweetheart in front of him, His Majesty the King.
Behind the three men, large groups of Macedonian soldiers were arriving here one after another, waiting for their king to issue his order.
"Parmenion, order the soldiers to form a fighting formation and prepare to cross the river to fight the barbaric Persians."
The voice was very calm, as if the terrain in front of them was not an insurmountable shoal, and their enemy was not a powerful imperial army. Perhaps in the eyes of the king, no matter whether the enemy was strong or weak, they just had to attack forward.
However, his slightly willful speech obviously did not satisfy the steady old general. The old general named Parmenion couldn't help but persuade his king:
"Dear Your Majesty, I think it is not safe to start a decisive battle now. My opinion is that our army is camping on this side of the river. I believe that since the enemy's infantry is smaller than our army, they will not dare to camp near our army.
.Therefore, if our army waits until dawn to cross the river, they will certainly not be able to
Prevent us from crossing the river at the first time. Before the enemy troops are ready, our army will have enough time to complete the crossing. However, based on the current situation, I feel that if our army takes immediate action, we will definitely risk it.
Great danger. Because according to the scouts before
Our army cannot cross the river together on such a wide front. Even with the naked eye, you can see that the water is very deep in many places in the river. Moreover, you can also see that the river banks are also very high, and some of them are very deep.
The place is like a cliff. If our army takes the easiest
The loose formations under attack appeared in front of the enemy in an orderly manner. The enemy's cavalry, which is far more numerous than ours, will definitely attack our army in a dense formation. If the division fails in the first battle, the consequences will be serious for now.
And it will be even more harmful to the overall war situation you envision."
However, the tall and young King of Macedonia, who was standing in front of him, had no intention of listening to this seemingly pertinent suggestion from the old city. He shook his head - I don't know whether it was to the old general named Parmenius or for other reasons.
The king's somewhat indifferent voice rang out: "Patroclus, how many days do we have left for our military supplies?"
"Enough to support your army in defeating the Persians and obtain from them supplies for our continued campaign."
Then the beautiful young man standing behind the king replied like this, and there was no doubt in the king's face**.
"I will never be blocked by this ditch. The Persians think that they are as good warriors as us Macedonians. No, it is just that those barbarians have not experienced things that surprise them. And now, let them
Learn the courage of the Macedonians and show the barbarians what the best warriors are. Call all the generals together and prepare to attack."
Therefore, when Li Shushi and a group of his men were placed at the forefront of the military formation by the Persians, he could clearly see that the Macedonian army on the other side of the river had already put on a posture ready to cross the river and attack. He could see them
Far better than the armor and weapons of the mercenaries on his side who were also from Greece, he could also see the famous companion cavalry waiting quietly.
But compared to the red-haired giant standing in front of the entire army, all of this seemed to be the most suitable background.
"I really want to have a good fight with that man." Lu Bu's emotional voice came from behind Li Shushi.
"Yes, that man is the kind of man who is born to awaken the blood in a warrior." Zhao Yun's voice then sounded.
Obviously, although the man is standing there, only Li Shushi and others know that this is just an illusion. Even if the character's behavior and habits can be accurately copied, some genius-like changes still cannot be made, and the variables brought about
The sense of unknown is precisely the passion that best stimulates soldiers to fight.
That's a good opponent, but unfortunately it's not his strongest stance.
"Maybe there will be a chance in the future..." I don't know why, Li Shushi muttered such words.
On the battlefield at this moment, the two armies were facing each other across the river, motionless.
Note: "The Battle of Rhodes Island", but more commonly known as "The Battle of Rhodes Island", describes a European mythical fantasy story. Thirty years after the end of the Demon God War, Emperor Beirut of Mamo led the Dark
The knights and the army of Warcraft quickly captured the Kingdom of Kano and marched towards the Holy Kingdom of Wallis. The war on Rhodes Island resumed! The work was not only put on the screen and produced animations, but also many games of the same name and peripheral products came into being.
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PS: I probably got a heat cold. I felt dizzy all day long, and my state of mind was basically gone. Even what I wrote became blurry. It felt really bad.