"I underestimated Long Chengen. The empress gave Long Chengen the best crossbow, but I didn't find out clearly. That's why today's defeat happened. I don't blame you."
The power of Fangzi's crossbow was so terrifying that Jing Tianlie watched with his own eyes as the armor of the heavy cavalry was penetrated.
If it were an infantry charge, one shot of the Fangzi Crossbow could probably kill several infantrymen.
There is also the Divine Arm Bow, which is also a weapon that Jing Tianlie has never seen before. It has a long range, strong armor penetration, and can penetrate heavy cavalry armor at close range.
With these two weapons, the slow-moving heavy cavalry became a target.
Jing Tianlie blamed himself, so Lu Gan and his gang stopped talking.
The atmosphere in the main hall was solemn again, the most elite troops were wiped out, and morale was low to the extreme.
"Everyone is tired. Let's go down and have a rest. Reorganize the army and fight again tomorrow."
Jing Tianlie stood up and glanced at Jiang Lin.
Jiang Lin followed into the backyard.
When he arrived in the room, Jing Tianlie said in a solemn tone: "I'm afraid this battle will not end well. I must find a way out."
Jiang Lin showed pain on his face and lamented: "General, things can still be done, why should you destroy your prestige..."
In fact, Jiang Lin also felt that Long Chen was very cunning and extremely difficult to deal with.
He hoped that only the Red Flame Army could crush the newly formed Long Family Army, but today's battle completely stopped Jiang Lin from thinking about it. Although the Long Family Army had just been formed, it was armed with sophisticated weapons and had strong combat effectiveness.
In particular, Long Chen's command was just right, and each unit cooperated very well.
"You have been following me for 31 years..."
Jing Tianlie sighed and continued: "Go to Xixia in person and tell the King of Xixia that Long Chengen will definitely become a serious problem in the world. If you don't help me, Xixia will also be threatened."
"Also, tell him that Long Chengen is Long Chen! Xixia killed his father and brother, and Long Chengen will definitely take revenge."
Jiang Lin was surprised and asked: "General, how do you know that Long Chengen is Long Chen?"
Jingtianlie clicked his tongue and said, "Just do as I'm told, don't ask why."
Jiang Lin understood. Jing Tianlie had no idea that he was talking nonsense just to get Xixia to send troops.
Jiang Lin bowed: "I will understand, but the enemy is facing us. If I leave..."
He is really loyal to Jing Tianlie and doesn't want to leave at this time.
Jing Tianlie patted Jiang Lin on the shoulder and said earnestly: "It is precisely because the enemy is at hand that I sent you there. I can't trust anyone else."
"The only hope now is that Xixia sends troops. If Xixia doesn't help, we...have no way to retreat."
To the west of Jade Buddha Pass is Xixia and to the south is Nanliang. If you don't go west, go south.
You must not go to Nanliang. Long Chen used a trick to kill the three of Li Chengtong, and Li Chengdao hated Jingtianlie to death.
The only way out is Xixia, which is their last hope.
"General..."
Jiang Lin felt an unspeakable sadness in his heart.
"Don't be discouraged. We have been through ups and downs, so what are you afraid of? Take Feng'er with you when you leave. Be sure to take good care of him."
"If Xixia refuses to send troops, please ask Xixia to take Feng'er in and tell them that I, Jing Tianlie, beg them!"
Jingtian Lie is extremely arrogant by nature, and this time he actually asked for Xixia, which shows how desperate he is.
Jiang Lin nodded, left the room, secretly summoned the cavalry, quietly drove a carriage out of the west gate of Jade Buddha Pass, and rushed to the Xixia Palace overnight.
After Jiang Lin left, Jing Tianlie walked up to the west gate of the city wall, looked at the Jade Buddha in the west, and sighed: "I think that I, Jing Tianlie, the first hero, was forced into such a situation by a eunuch today. It's ridiculous..."
After sighing and laughing for a long time, Jing Tianlie's eyes gradually became determined.
"He's just a eunuch, we don't know who will win!"
Jing Tianlie turned around and walked down the city wall.
....
Customs.
Long Chen stood up and went to Wu Jian's tent from looking at Bai Tingting who had not yet woken up.
"Uncle Wu, you choose a few trustworthy knight guards and send Tingting to the rear."
Wu Jian asked: "Young General, are you worried that Jing Tianlie will counterattack and rob the camp?"
Long Chen said: "This is a frontline position. If there is a melee, I'm afraid I won't be able to take care of it."
Wu Jian nodded and said, "That's fine. Miss Tingting is here. The young general is easily distracted, so I'll take care of it right away."
After selecting the knight escort, Long Chen personally carried Bai Tingting into the carriage and sent her out of the military camp.
Long Chen asked the Xiaoqi guards to go to Xifeng Town to find the shopkeeper of Yuelai Inn. If the war fails, it will not be a problem for the world to save Bai Tingting.
As the sky grew dark, Long Chen ordered each camp to strengthen patrols to prevent Jingtian Lie from counterattacking.
Long Chen was wearing green dragon armor, carrying a spear, and was patrolling on horseback in person.
The more successful you are, the more vigilant you must be.
....
Within the pass.
Jing Tianlie was summoning the generals to discuss a night attack.
"Yang Zhi, you lead 10,000 infantrymen to attack from the north, and set fire to the Long Family Army camp when they arrive."
A general with a round figure bowed and said, "The last general takes command!"
"Xu Sheng, you lead 10,000 spearmen and charge in from the south."
A general of medium stature worshiped: "The last general takes orders!"
"Li Yu, you lead 20,000 cavalry around and attack from the east."
A general with thick legs bowed and said, "The last general takes command!"
Jing Tianlie said to Chen Yuxin again: "Follow me and fight out from the east gate."
Chen Yuxin bowed and said, "The last general will take your orders."
The other generals gave orders one by one and each had their own tasks.
Lu Gan sat next to him and asked, "General, where am I?"
Jing Tianlie glanced at Lu Gan's legs and said, "You are guarding the pass."
Lu Gan sighed helplessly, he could still fight if his hand was injured, but if his leg was injured, it would be useless.
The generals, led by Jing Tianlie, left the commander's residence, and the soldiers were ready.
Dark clouds hide from the moon in the sky, a cold wind blows, sand and dust spread, and there is chaos between heaven and earth.
Jing Tianlie mounted his horse and gathered in front of the east gate, followed closely by Chen Yuxin.
Just when Jing Tianlie was about to open the door, dozens of fireballs suddenly rose from the sky.
The fireball faced the cold wind and made a whining sound. The fireball dragged its tail of flames and black smoke as it passed over the head...
Jing Tianlie was shocked and shouted: "Night attack! Defense!"
boom!
The first fireball hit the ground, and the sticky coal tar crackled and splashed everywhere. The tents and houses it touched immediately burned, and the soldiers who touched it immediately caught fire.
Whoosh...
The fireball kept rising and falling heavily, and the pass quickly became a sea of fire.
"What's going on? Didn't we attack at night? How come we were attacked at night?"
"Defend, defend!"
The soldiers of the Red Flame Army were stunned.
I had just received the order to leave the city for a night attack, but Long Chen's night attack arrived.
Outside the city, Long Chen looked up at the can of kerosene thrown at him and sneered: "If you want to attack at night, I'll do it first!"
When Jing Tianlie summoned the generals to plot, Feng He got the news. Long Chen counted the time and waited for Jing Tianlie to gather his troops, and immediately launched kerosene cans outside the city.
When soldiers are gathering, the crowd density is greatest, and using kerosene jars is most effective at this time.
"Sir, I think it's almost done."
Wu Jian came down from the general platform, where he could clearly see the situation in the city.
Long Chen nodded and said: "Light the fire!"
Wu Jian lit a fire on the high hill, which was a signal to attack.
I couldn't see the flag clearly at night, so I had to use fire to give orders.
Dugu Jiali, Zhang Qian, Wu Chuchu, and Wu Xiangyun saw the fire burning on the high hill and immediately ordered an attack.
Two hundred thousand troops launched an attack at the same time.
