The three people here tried to attack the crossing before Li Yan's men arrived, but across the river in the south of Tongling City, they were fighting fiercely. Lu Daqi and Bai Wang had never taken advantage of each other for several years, but now that they are in command here, there is always a feeling.
The inexplicable confidence may come from the little eunuch behind him.
This feeling is very strange. He teamed up with Zuo Liangyu and lost many battles, but he followed the little eunuch Caiduo to fight all the way from Nanjing to Tongling in just over ten days. What does this mean? All things are born, and everything is destroyed.
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It seems that the little eunuch is the nemesis of thieves!
With his nemesis behind him, Lu Daqi's confidence became even stronger. He simply said: "Let's fight then." Wang Tizhong and Xu Hongji led their troops into the enemy's formation!
Of course, Xu Hongji would not join the battle in person as a noble of the country, but ordered his servants to join the battle with Jin Shenghuan. However, Wang Tizhong led more than a hundred cavalry of his own, together with Wang Zamao and other 6,000 surrendered troops, and rushed over. He knew that
Xinsheng's foundation is too shallow and he needs to make contributions and become famous so that he can be favored by the young eunuch. Moreover, this is still the period of voting for fame, so he must get it!
As mentioned before, the rebel army's position was narrow, but there were piles of rocks and ravines. Once they entered it, their momentum would slow down and even make it difficult to move forward. What was terrible was that at this time, a hail of arrows rained down, shooting the officers and soldiers in random directions.
Tuan, this is the insidiousness of Bai Wang.
The battlefield is close to the foot of the mountain. Bai Wang picked hundreds of archers to occupy the high ground on the cliff to cover the entire position. When the officers and soldiers entered the battle, they were met with a burst of rapid fire. Although the officers and soldiers fought back in time, they were suppressed to death by the firepower of the rebels.
There is almost no power to fight back.
But I can't stand Wang Zamao's cruelty. If he wants to make meritorious deeds, his subordinates will also make meritorious deeds. Everyone understands one thing. If you don't fight well, you will only be looked down upon by the officers and soldiers and used as cannon fodder in the future. But as long as you win,
After this, you can raise your head and walk sideways from now on!
We must fight, we must rush!
"Everyone fucking rush forward, I will chop to death whoever steps back." Wang Zamao brandished the steel knife in his hand and shouted loudly. Over there, Wang Tizhong had led his own soldiers to brave the rain of arrows from the rebels and rushed into the position to fight hand-to-hand with the rebels.
Jin Shengheng led the cavalry on the bank of the Xijiang River and wanted to outflank them. However, when their horses were trapped on the river beach, they ordered them to abandon their horses and charge. Under his leadership, two thousand officers and soldiers also rushed forward screaming. They were far away from the mountains to the east and could not be greeted by bows and arrows.
Not to mention that Jin Shengheng is a very smart guy.
However, fighting relies on strength. After all, cleverness cannot influence the situation of the battle. They can avoid the rain of arrows but cannot avoid the hand-to-hand combat. The two thousand Nanjing officers and soldiers are not afraid of this. Although they have little combat experience, they have done many things since they came out of Nanjing.
Several games, and they haven't lost yet, which has built up a lot of confidence for them. At the same time, they also have to clear up the reputation of the Nanjing soldiers and horses, and I can fight. After all, they have heard too many rumors about other friendly forces along the way, especially Dongchang.
Those people in Wei are so disrespectful by what they say!
It can be said that the morale of both the surrendered troops and Nanjing's local troops was very high. However, facing the menacing officers and soldiers, the morale of the rebel troops was extremely fierce. When the officers and soldiers entered the position, they did not hesitate to swing their swords to meet the overwhelming momentum.
It stands to reason that the thief army should have been in a low morale due to lack of logistics, lack of food and sleep, and the setbacks in recent days. Why did they act uncharacteristically at this time and be worse than the officers and soldiers?
There is a plan to make things turn against each other!
The thief army was also driven to extremes. In fact, they had long been accustomed to not having enough food or sleep, sleeping in the open air, etc. It didn't matter at all. In comparison, the officers and soldiers were young soldiers who couldn't endure hardships, so these were not suitable for them.
The impact on military morale is not great.
But the morale of the army is low due to the setbacks in recent days. After all, they used to be very powerful. In the distant past, they beat Zuo Liangyu until his nose was bruised and his face was swollen. In the recent past, they sent troops from De'an to Wuhu in one fell swoop. If the king's body had not surrendered to the enemy, they might have all been beaten at this time.
Arrive at Nanjing City.
However, they suffered successive defeats in the past few days. Two strong generals in the army, Yama Wang and Yuan Sanzhong, were beaten by the soldiers and cavalry until they were unable to fight back. Even the plan to attack the city was ruined. This was definitely a heavy blow to the morale of the army.
But after all, the bandit army started by deception. Inspiring morale and beating chicken blood are the most basic skills of every general. From top to bottom, we have to deceive the cavalry, which is not our specialty. If we lose, we will lose. But it is not suitable to fight on horseback here.
This is the place where officers and soldiers are buried... What kind of blood debt is there to avenge the dead brother? What kind of thing is it that if you retreat, you will go back to the mountains and have no future... As long as you defeat the officers and soldiers in front of you, you can capture Nanjing in a short time. At the worst, you can still refuse to defend Anqing...
The morale was thus boosted, and the rebels were determined to make a comeback. At this time, they had to take advantage of the terrain to make a comeback, so when faced with the murderous intent of the attacking officers and soldiers, they did not hesitate to fight with their swords.
They are said to be officers and soldiers, but in fact they are all new recruits. Many of the people who are fighting against each other are still acquaintances. However, at this time, they are strangers to each other and will not show mercy. The most they can say is: "It turns out that you are the one who is making trouble...
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Wang Tizhong took the lead and led his troops into the enemy formation. Wang Zamao was unwilling to follow and led his troops to rush left and right. The flags were in the most intense fighting places, but they were also targeted by Wang Yien, the king of hell in the distance: "That flag is either Wang Tizhong or Wang Zamao."
Kill that dog thief and chop him into pieces." He then led his troops to kill him.
On the mountain ridge, Bai Wang looked at the battle group with the corners of his mouth slightly raised. Such a narrow place was full of rocks and deep ditches, which really blocked the officers and soldiers' cavalry. Only thousands of infantry rushed in. What's there to be afraid of? The brave will win when we meet on a narrow road.
, fighting bravely and fighting fiercely, I have never surrendered to anyone, even if the opponent is the most courageous subordinate in the past.
Wang Ti Zhong is said to be the most valiant general under Bai Wang's command. His soldiers are also fierce soldiers, otherwise he would not have beaten Zuo Liangyu into such a virtuous person (Lao Zuo's lingering black material, he has appeared a lot). In addition, everyone
They are all eager to make contributions, their combat power and morale are on the line, and they show no mercy to their former colleagues.
The soldiers were tough soldiers, but once they entered the position, the killing was extremely difficult and brutal. Because the morale of the two armies was about the same, but the officers and soldiers were slightly inferior in strength, but this was still secondary. The most troublesome thing was the number of soldiers on the hillside.
Suppressive firepower from hundreds of archers!
Bows and arrows suppressed the warriors from a distance, close combat, and the advantages of terrain and troops made it difficult for the king to move forward. Jin Shenghuan, who attacked from the Xilu River, also had difficult steps. Although he was less affected by the suppression of bows and arrows, his combat effectiveness was compared to that of the warriors.
There is still a gap!
The killings on the battlefield were extremely brutal, but those watching the battle were calm and composed. For example, Wu Sangui and Ma Ke were watching expressionlessly near Lu Daqi.
As the coach, Lu Daqi couldn't hold back his anger: "The thieves and archers on the east hillside are really hateful!" Wu Sangui and Ma Ke looked at each other and smiled. Of course, they heard the underlying meaning of the old man's words, but they did not intend to interfere.
, because the price is too high.
At the foot of the mountain, there are many rocks and ravines, making it difficult for the cavalry to get close. Not to mention the rain of bows and arrows above, making it difficult to get close. But you can't shoot at people from a distance. If you force yourself to get close, you will have to pay a heavy price. Wu Sangui and Ma Ke didn't do this at a loss.
"Two generals, let's take a look at the situation of this battle...what do you think?" Lu Daqi saw that there was nothing he could do if the two of them did not accept the attack. Seeing that the two armies were fighting inextricably, he was anxious and came to ask for advice. After all, Wu Sangui and Ma Ke were both fierce warriors and their eyes were poisoned.
very!
"Lv Shangshu, please forgive me for bluntly saying that in three quarters the king's body will... retreat!" Ma Ke shook his head slightly: "It's not that the battle is at a disadvantage, but that Duke Xu Guo is holding him back."
Ah, Lu Daqi was startled and looked toward the southwest. Jin Shenghuan's men and horses on the riverside had been attacking for a long time but made no progress. It seemed that the rebel army was really strong, but the men and horses in the king's body here had fallen into the ocean and were struggling.
struggle!
"Wu Zongbing, what do you think..." Lu Daqi asked with his eyes, Wu Sangui nodded: "Even if it lasts for more than three seconds, it will be defeated. How can the rebel army guard this mountain road that is less than tens of meters long but more than ten miles long?"
With enough effort, they in the king's body have no strength to advance ten miles in one breath and defeat the bandit army."
Marco continued: "To put it bluntly, even if Wang Ti Zhong can kill the bandit army several miles away, it will be useless. It is difficult to defeat their counterattack, not to mention that they have no strength to repel them!"
Lu Daqi hummed. He had fought with Bai Wang for several years and knew that he was very powerful and how could he be defeated so easily. However, he didn't believe it after hearing what Wu Sangui and Ma Ke said: "According to what they said, Bai Wang is very powerful and how can he be defeated so easily?"
We can't get over this hurdle. Even if the young governor invests three of his Dongchang men, we may not be able to get through ten miles in one go."
Unexpectedly, Wu Sangui and Ma Ke actually nodded in agreement: "It is indeed difficult to get through ten miles if we fight so hard, but it still depends on the methods of other little governors!"
Just as Lu Daqi was about to say something, he was pulled back by Wu Sangui: "Master Lu, it's useless to talk so far, just focus on the present first!"
In front of him? Lu Daqi felt at a loss. In front of him...
"It's time to withdraw. If we continue to fight, we will only increase casualties!" Marco couldn't help but remind him. Lu Daqi sighed and ordered the troops to withdraw!
The officers and soldiers called Jin and withdrew their troops. Wang Ti, who was trapped in a fierce battle in the ocean, immediately led his troops to retreat. Jin Shenghuan, who was struggling to support in the west, saw the situation and hurriedly withdrew his troops. However, Wang Yi'en and Yuan Sanzhong allowed them to come and leave as they wanted. They led their troops to pursue them. The thieves
Seeing the officers and soldiers retreat, the army's morale increased greatly, and they rushed out of their positions to pursue them.
"Prepare for war!" Ma Ke and Wu Sangui finally waited until they were alive. Each led a thousand cavalry and rushed over. They stretched their bows and fired arrows to block the enemy's pursuit. The bandit army was afraid of the cavalry and did not dare to pursue anymore. Only then did Wang Tizhong and Jin Shenghuan retreat safely.