Chapter 672: The Great Rebellion, The Beginning of the War (1)
Under the high sky, birds are flying, the haze of clouds is flowing over the earth, and on the ground in the northwest, thousands of troops and horses are moving quickly from east to west.
The sun occasionally shines down from the cracks in the sky, and the Milky Way of light pours down. Columns of smoke rise, and running soldiers occasionally intersect with each other. After the collision, they scatter like waves, leaving the remains of corpses and deserters scurrying in all directions.
For everyone, this is a race against time.
There are always times when war may not give people early warning.
When the warning message of the wolf smoke was transmitted to Yanzhou City, it was already past half time. This was the fastest communication method during the war, but it was not accurate. The Xixia general who was guarding this place quickly summoned his generals and waited for further reports.
At the same time, the army in the city began to gather.
At noon, the first message came as galloping horses rushed into Yanzhou City. A team of about 800 people came out from the east mountain. They were extremely brave. The line of gravel village was broken in an instant, and the flag was a star on a black background.
This first message came from General Kui Hong, who was thirty miles away and had been dead for an hour. Not long ago, as the second Xixia leader who had made contact with the Black Flag Army for the first time, he witnessed his subordinates collapse at an alarming speed.
At that moment, he decisively chose to escape, but a platoon led by Luo Ye relentlessly chased him for five miles and cut him to the ground. In the message sent before the formation collapsed, he exaggerated the invading enemy's intentions.
The number was exaggerated from more than 200 people to 800 people, but of course, this exaggeration of hundreds of people did not change the overall situation.
According to Xixia's original prediction, during the grain harvest period, the most likely enemy would be Zhejia, who was currently in Fuzhou. Ji Lasailer was confused for a long time before an aide reminded him that the flag with stars on a black background was suspected to be a bandit from a branch of the mountain.
flag. But at this time, it is not completely confirmed whether it is a conspiracy of the Zhe family army.
More battle reports followed one after another, so fast that it was overwhelming.
After the gravel village, we met the enemy at Gushankou! Our side was defeated! We met the enemy at Dachuan! Our side was defeated! The Basong tribe was attacked and defeated, and the enemy brigade attacked! We encountered the enemy at Sanhe River and were defeated! Half of the time since the arrival of the first battle report
Within a few hours, the Xixia army in Yanzhou City almost exploded. Eighty-nine military reports of the defeat flew in front of Ji Lassele and a group of generals. According to these military reports, they were placed on the map, and a large army emerged from the mountains.
After jumping out, they were setting up a formation of five miles to the left and right, sweeping in with overwhelming force, following the direction of the beacon smoke, and heading straight towards Yanzhou City!
Bloodstone Village is a checkpoint on the way to Yanzhou City from the east. General Puta led his two thousand men to guard here. At noon, the news of his battle and the news of the defeat appeared in front of everyone almost at the same time. This is certainly related to what happened before and after.
The foot strength of the messenger horses is related to the urgency, but their arrival at the same time is enough to prove that the speed of the opponent's attack is jaw-dropping.
The horse that reported the battle had just left. Puta led two thousand people to form an array on one side of Bloodstone Village. According to the news reported by the defeated army, the opponent quickly rushed out from the mountains. The group made a gesture of bypassing the card, and then
In the moment when Puda adjusted the military formation, the opponent rushed straight to Bloodstone Village. A moment later, the entire military formation of Bloodstone Village was penetrated. After the opponent broke through the defense line, they continued to attack Yanzhou without stopping!
The generals under Ji Lasailer have already exploded! No matter who the opponent is, this strategy of attacking quickly is exactly based on the current situation in Yanzhou.
When Xixia came south, the entire army was about 100,000 strong. After the Western Army was defeated, more soldiers were sent over. After the Western Army was defeated, more soldiers were sent over. Jirasele was the commander of Ganzhou and Gansu Military Division.
A general with more than 50,000 men under his command, more than 40,000 have been mobilized to the Yanzhou area to consolidate the garrison.
In order to guard the wheat fields everywhere, the harvest has now begun. There are more than 20,000 Xixia troops sent by Ji Lassel outside Yanzhou City, and more than 20,000 elite troops are stationed in the city. At this time, it is the harvest period of the wheat fields, and many
The wheat was still being loaded into trucks and transported to Yanzhou. At this time, the battle began, and the opponent rushed to the gate of Yanzhou City at high speed. More than 20,000 Xixia soldiers would be blocked on the road by the opponent with people and food.
These grains are already in Xixia's pocket. When the enemy invades Yanzhou territory, whether it is the bandits or the Zhejia army, they are all barefoot and not afraid of wearing shoes. How to deal with this sudden situation is the first priority.
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At the same time, in the southwest direction of Yanzhou City, the main force of the Black Flag Army coming from the Xiaocang River was divided into three groups and swept forward. The distance had been shortened to within ten miles!
Of these three armies, the one regiment led by He Zhicheng and the fourth regiment led by Sun Ye took the left route. This was the largest group, with about 4,500 men. The third regiment led by Li Yi, with 1,800 men, took the left route.
On the right, there were more than 3,500 people guarding Pang Liu'an's Second Regiment and the Special Regiment led by Liu Chengzong.
These more than 9,000 people have not stopped at all since they came out of the mountain. Of course, killing more than 20 miles in half a day is not the fastest forced march, but when the opponent is caught off guard, they kill continuously and suddenly.
And after crossing the mountains, it was already an astonishing high speed. Along the way, we saw the smoke rising, and the Xixia army guarding the nearby area appeared from time to time. These grain inspection teams gathered one team after another. Occasionally, towards this team with a black flag.
The army rushed over and was dispersed by several separate companies. Corpses were scattered all over the mountain. Deserters were scattered in all directions. If the top brass of the Black Flag Army had not issued an order not to fight, they would have died within these two or three hours.
The number of people is very likely to double.
It’s no wonder that these Xixia troops came here as conquerors. The Zhong family army was defeated and the Wu Dynasty was powerless. Even if some mountain bandits and villagers rebelled, once the army came out, they basically swept them away.
In the past, under such a situation, they naturally had high morale. These grain supervision teams were composed of hundreds of people. If they connected around and gathered one or two thousand people, they would not dare to attack the same team of several thousand people.
Conduct harassment.
The other party dared to separate a small team to charge, which made them feel even more ridiculous. Only when the troops met, the front line collapsed at an alarming speed, and the opponent rushed into the crowd with a steel knife like chopping melons and vegetables.
Only then can everyone feel the even somewhat absurd sense of terror.
The incoming army narrowed the distance from Yanzhou City, and reports of defeats flew by like snowflakes. Due to the change in distance and time difference, the frequency of the battles was more urgent than the actual situation. In Black Flag
On the road where the army was marching, groups of organized Xixia soldiers came over one after another, either teasing or probing, or resolutely blocking the way. Then they all scattered suddenly. The defeated soldiers fled everywhere in the nearby mountains and fields.
On the march, many civilians who were forced to collect food almost saw the army's rush and hedging on the front line. After the astonishing fighting, the wounded soldiers would be left behind and handed over to the care and care of these people.
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Other than that, no one greeted them.
Until it was close to the area outside Yanzhou City, less than a quarter of the Black Flag Army actually fought with the Xixia Army. Under Qin Shaoqian's order, the army generals chose to use several fixed battalions and companies to serve as
The sharp knife team's fighting method against Xixia. The rest of the people walked quickly while maintaining their physical strength. Even if the people in the queue couldn't see it and wanted to take the initiative to fight, they were not allowed. In this way, by the end of the day,
.That is, around two o'clock in the afternoon, most of the troops in the army were covered in blood. Thousands of Xixia soldiers were fleeing in all directions in the direction they came from.
Starting from gravel village at about ten o'clock in the morning, by half past two o'clock in the afternoon, this army crossed a straight line of 25 miles, walked a distance of about 40 miles, passed several checkpoints, and approached Yanzhou City. At the same time, Yanzhou
The city's 19,000-strong army, led by Jirasele, attacked, leaving 5,000 people to defend the city. The first thing they faced was the center army of more than 3,000 people.
For the Xixia people, this is actually the most correct choice. When they are in an advantage, no one will tolerate the enemy coming and going wantonly on their own territory. Although the Black Flag Army is moving fast, Ji La Sai Le will soon be
The number of this army has been roughly determined. Each one has a few thousand men, and the total number is only ten thousand. If they are killed in a pile of scattered sand, they will naturally be destroyed. But how can we be afraid of it?
In any case, Yanzhou City at this time would not tolerate being blocked by an army of less than ten thousand people.
The sunshine that had been a little brighter at noon was now hidden behind the clouds. There were strange balls floating in the sky.
On a cloudy day, two teams that looked equally gloomy faced off for a while. The third regiment of the Black Flag Army led by Li Yi appeared from the hillside. Their total number was 1,800. There are still more than 1,200 who have not participated in the battle.
These people lined up on the hillside, drew their swords, and breathed silently. Everyone's heartbeats had already accelerated at this time, and the blood flowed in their veins.
In the Xixia army formation of nearly 20,000 people, the soldiers and generals also looked at the two incoming teams with pride. Then the fierce general Cha Yan came to the side, and each of them came to ask for a fight. Jirasele looked at it for a moment.
, waved his hand correctly.
This is also an order that is almost helpless. In the northwest at this time, it is not against the Zhong Family Army. If 20,000 people dare not fight against 5,000 or 6,000 people, the military morale of his subordinates will be lost.
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Opposite, the one-eyed general on the war horse was talking. He pointed here, pointing to the position of the commander's flag of the Xixia Army. The Xixia Army divided into two formations and began to push forward. Thousands of people here were silently changing.
In the formation, the cavalry appeared, but a large part of the cavalry went to the rear - some of their horses carried boxes on their backs, and actually used their horses as beasts of burden, as if they did not intend to all participate in the battle. On the hillside, there were more than a thousand people
The front line raised their shields and began to advance. Their steps were steady and silent. In front of them were four thousand Xixia soldiers led by Xi Tong.
The pace is getting faster and faster.
A stone's throw away——
"Give me... rush-"
Thunderous footsteps suddenly exploded on the ground! Following countless hysterical shouts, these two small teams were like roaring waves, throwing themselves into the arms of the Xixia army in front! In this head-on confrontation situation, strategic and tactical
It had lost all meaning within a period of time. Jirasele was not at ease, but when the two sides suddenly collided, he still cursed: "Stupid."
After a cup of tea, two armies that were as huge as giant rocks, each consisting of four to five thousand Xixia soldiers, were brutally killed and collapsed. Waves of blood and corpses were pushed away like rivers, and the defeated soldiers tried to escape to their own territory.
Formation, some ran around.
Jirasele saw the soldiers who were cutting through the obstacles in front with a crazy slashing attitude and shouted and raised their shields, but their steps did not stop at all, and they rushed towards their own formation——
There was a loud noise. On this day, the huge waves on the seaside washed away huge rocks.
The people living in Yanzhou City had already noticed the strangeness of this day. They saw Xixia soldiers gathering and imposing martial law, and then the army attacked. Only an hour after the army attacked, the defeated soldiers flooded into the city like a tide.
They were covered in blood and looked embarrassed and frightened...
In the mountains.
In the desolate valley filled with debris, tents were set up and bonfires were lit.
As the sun set, Xu Qiang and several of his companions were having a meal. They were surrounded by people armed with swords, in groups, either preparing dinner, talking to each other, or even sparring. Some people were fighting,
It attracted many people to watch, some of whom commented or showed off their unique skills.
In the past few days, Xu Qiang met many martial arts heroes whom he had admired for a long time. After meeting, they exchanged ideas and learned a lot. This was also a good atmosphere that he had never seen in the green forest. Many people were
He is no longer stingy with the few unique skills in his hands, communicating with each other to increase each other's strength. He once heard about the grand scene when Grandmaster Zhou Tong led dozens of green forest masters to assassinate Zong Wang. Before the assassination, every night, Grandmaster Zhou also
In this way, he does not hesitate to mention his companions around him.
Today, Zhou Dong's heroic feat of assassinating Nianhan has become an immortal legend in the green forest. Xu Qiang believes that the chivalrous actions of his group will also leave a name in history and be famous for future generations!
Looking around, among these people, there are young and outstanding green forest rookies, as well as famous green forest tycoons: Li Yanni, the "Broken Door Sword" who was once invincible in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, He Longqian, the "Rogue", Yu Lie, the "White Fang Spear", the Criminal Department
The chief arrester, Fan Zhong, known as "Golden Eyes Thousand Lings", the former Liangshan hero, "Big Sword" Guan Sheng, "Thunderbolt Fire" Qin Ming, "Winged Tiger" Lei Heng, "Hunjiang Dragon" Li Jun, "Jing"
"Mu'an" Hao Siwen...all these heroes once made his heart break. But now, he was one of them. He remembered this scene in his heart and couldn't help but stand up, his chest bulging, his ambition strong.
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Tomorrow, all of them will go straight into the Xiaocang River to slay the treacherous devil for the world! All of them have put life and death aside!
That evening, he thought so.
The next day, at the foot of the mountain outside the Xiaocang River, Xu Qiang's feet trembled violently when a bang was heard. Everyone saw half of Yu Lie's body flying up with the "White Tooth Spear". That flying
He raised his lower body over Xu Qiang's head, dyeing half of his body blood red.
On June 18th, the second year of Jingping, the legend of the Green Forest people's attack on Xiaocanghe, and the legend of inner demons slaughtering the martial arts, which even many years later were still mentioned, began in a tragic way.
At the same time, Li Feng led dozens of people and walked in the bushes farther away. At this moment, he had truly put his life and death at risk.
In the east of Yanzhou City, three huge balloons flew into the sky. The black flag army formed a formation and headed towards the ancient city wall. Ji Lasailer stood on the city wall. His face was a little pale after being injured. Looking at this, he almost
The most terrifying army ever seen.
Xiaocang River, Ning Yi and Zuo Duanyou were sitting in the yard halfway up the mountain, chatting and waiting for the gentle mountain breeze to bring all the news. At this moment, the sun was shining brightly, and the sound of explosions sounded like