In the fierce cold wind and the snow falling all over the sky, countless young Turks gathered together and formed a formation on the narrow mountain road, with spearmen in front, archers in the middle, and armored cavalry behind!
On the mountain road ahead, a gray mist of snow rose, which was caused by the ice and snow sprayed by the horse's hoofs trampling on the ice and snow.
Immediately afterwards, there was the thunderous sound of horse hooves rolling in the wind and snow, and even the ground beneath his feet was trembling slightly.
The war horse under his crotch excitedly ran with its hooves on the ice and snow on the ground. Ashina Simo wiped his face. He was on the verge of desperation. Facing an enemy several times stronger than himself, the long-lost strength in his body gradually surged. He had already been consumed by alcohol and debauchery.
The corroded body also became full of blood. Strangely, there was not much fear, but a little more excitement!
Perhaps, this is the fighting blood in the bones of the Turks?
There was no time to savor this impulse that had been absent for many years. The Xue Yantuo cavalry in the distance had already emerged from the wind and snow, and the face of the cavalry at the front was already vaguely visible...
Ashinasmo raised his hands high: "Archers, prepare!"
The archers in the middle row in front of him drew their bows and set arrows.
"put!"
"Bang!"
The bowstring vibrated, and the three-bladed arrowheads unique to the Turks rose into the air and shot at the enemy in the wind and snow. The arrowheads had drilled bone spheres attached to the leeward, which sounded in the wind, roared into the air, and instantly passed through the wind.
The snow fell slantingly into Xue Yantuo's formation.
This is Ming Dy!
The symbol of the Turkic Wolf Rider!
Where Ming Dy is, Qun Hu Pi Yi!
Ashinasmo's eardrums were filled with the unique sharp sound of the Ming Dy, and his mind was a little lost. This may be the last time the Turkic Ming Dy sounded on the battlefield. After today, those descendants of the Turks who survived will probably never hear it again.
I don’t know what indestructible power the ancestors’ singing has on the grassland.
Already gone...
The three-leaf arrowhead fell into the ground formation, and a large piece of Xue Yantuo's cavalry who was charging at the front fell down. The soldiers fell to the ground, and the horses whined and fell. The entire front arrow formation that was still charging was suddenly in chaos, and the cavalry behind them could not catch up.
He didn't stop his momentum and just continued to charge on his comrade's body!
Ashina Simo's bearded face was calm and calm, and he did not lower his raised hand, giving the order: "Let go!"
"Bang!"
Another round of arrows rose into the air, causing damage again.
After two rounds, the archer once again drew his bow and set an arrow. Without waiting for Ashina Simo's order, he quickly fired the last round and then quickly retreated, letting the armored knight behind him step forward to guard behind the spearman.
He retreated to the end, put the long bow on his back, jumped onto his horse, and drew his scimitar.
The Turks not only possess advanced iron smelting technology and can make sharp iron tools, but also in terms of tactics, they have learned the method of marching and forming formations from the Han people in countless battles. They are no longer the barbarians on the grasslands in the past.
Cavalry only knows the stupid way of charging in a swarm.
At the end of the Sui Dynasty, warlords such as Liu Wuzhou, Liang Shidu, and Li Zihe successively attached themselves to the Turks. They not only brought siege equipment to the Turks, but also taught the Turks the art of battle formation, and even learned how to use infantry formations to deal with the Turks.
Cavalry tactics!
Traitors have emerged in endlessly throughout the ages.
Xue Yantuo's cavalry were shot dead by three rounds of thunder, and their arrow formation was a bit chaotic. However, the absolute advantage in numbers prevented them from stopping to rest. When they were only a stone's throw away, Xue Yantuo's cavalry jumped from the horseback.
Maintaining stability with the strength of his legs, he used the bow and arrow on his back to shoot a hail of arrows. Then, regardless of the effect, he drew out his scimitar and inserted it straight into the Turkic formation.
The Turkic formation was hit by a hail of arrows and fell to the ground. Some soldiers had no time to pull out the arrows that had penetrated their bodies, and Xue Yantuo's cavalry roared over.
"boom!"
Xue Yantuo's cavalry slammed into the Turks' spear array.
Spearmen are the natural enemy of cavalry, and a spear formation composed of countless spears is a nightmare for cavalry. If you want to break through the spear formation, you must either attack and kill it with mounted fire, or fill it with the flesh and blood of war horses and soldiers.
Flat and crushed!
The terrain here is narrow and the mountain roads are rugged. There is no space for Xue Yantuo to have a chance to ride and shoot. Facing the Turks who have more accurate shooting skills and better arrows, shooting at each other is seeking death. The only way to crush the Turks is to crush the Turks with superior strength regardless of casualties.
Only the human spear array can break through the hard shell of the Turks and compete head-on with their cavalry for victory!
The bodies of the war horses and soldiers were severely pierced by spears, blood spurted out, and both men and horses died.
However, the powerful kinetic energy carried by the war horse slammed into the Turks' spear array like a mountain. The spear shafts shattered and the spearmen were knocked off the ground, spitting blood.
Then the spearmen behind him took a step forward, raised their spears, and pressed the spear handles against the ground to welcome the next round of impact...
In a narrow area, Xue Yantuo's cavalry rushed forward, regardless of casualties, and violently attacked the Turks' spear formation. Blood and flesh flew everywhere in front of the two armies, like hell!
In terms of combat power, the Turks were definitely not inferior to Xue Yantuo, and even exceeded them.
The Turkic armored cavalry is the most powerful existence on the grassland. Even if they are faced with Xue Yantuo's light cavalry, they will win less and lose more. Compared with the combat power of the starting pawns, the Turks who studied under the Han people are more than a step higher. It's just that
A spear formation blocked Xue Yantuo, who was several times his own, from making any progress!
It's a pity that the disadvantage in military strength made the Turks gradually fall into passivity.
Although the spears were sharp, the Xueyantuo people went forward one after another regardless of casualties, and used their flesh and blood to carve a gap in the Turks' long-haired formation.
The Turkic spearmen suffered all casualties and were unable to make up for the gap in time. The Xueyantuo people rushed in and tore the formation apart. Without a complete formation, the spearmen could only be killed by the cavalry.
Ashina Simo stood in the rear formation. When he saw that the spear formation was broken, he did not panic much. He pointed the scimitar in his hand at the enemy and hissed: "The life and death of the Turks depends on this battle! The only way is to block the enemy."
Here, our wives and children can reach Yanmen Pass and receive the protection of the Tang army! Sons of the Turks, the invincible wolf god is with us, now follow me to kill the enemy!"
"Kill the enemy!"
"Kill the enemy!"
The war situation was unfavorable. Facing an enemy several times stronger than themselves, the Turks did not feel fear or panic. The strong blood in their bodies surged. Under the leadership of their Khan, they rushed towards the Xueyantuo people regardless of their own safety!
"boom!"
The armored cavalry faced the light cavalry, and the Turks put all their final strength into it, and they actually stopped Xue Yantuo's offensive.
Under the heavy snow, blood and flesh were flying everywhere on the battlefield.
*****
To the north of Dingxiang City is Xue Yantuo's camp.
"Commander Qu, the second prince has defeated the resistance of the Li Te people and is continuing to pursue the Turks. They have just passed the Evil Sun Ridge."
After listening to the scout's report, Dumozhi wrinkled his face.
I sighed in my heart.
This second prince is really stupid. Attacking and killing the Turks is certainly a great achievement, but how could he forget about the Tang army peeping at the side? If you make some small moves, the Tang army may be worried about the upcoming Eastern Expedition and may endure it.
, after all, Xue Yantuo borders Liaodong to the east, and Datang would not be willing to take the risk of becoming an enemy of Xue Yantuo at this time, adding variables to the upcoming Eastern Expedition.
Then he took advantage of his unpreparedness to raid Dingxiang, occupy the city, and then send envoys to talk to the Tang Dynasty. Not only would the Tang people agree to let Xue Yantuo occupy Dingxiang, but they would even agree to the marriage after realizing Xue Yantuo's determination.
After making peace with the Tang Dynasty, the two countries formed a kingdom of sons-in-law, and the Qin and Jin Dynasties were in harmony. Who else would resist Xue Yantuo's rule on the grasslands and deserts?
However, this magnanimity was possessed by a demon, and the Turks had to be eradicated...
It's okay to attack Dingxiang secretly. The Tang Dynasty will recognize it if you pinch its nose. But massacring the Turks under the nose of the Tang Dynasty will make the Tang Dynasty, which single-handedly supported the restoration of the Turks, lose their dignity.
This is forcing Tang Jun to take action!
How stupid!
Tuo Mozhi sighed in his heart and was extremely worried about what happened to Dadu Shi. He stood up and came to the camp door. He looked at Dingxiang City standing majestically in the snow in the distance. He pondered for a long time and gave the order.
Said: "The whole army is ready to break camp and return to Baidaochuan to guard the mountain pass, waiting to meet the second prince!"
Everyone in the account was stunned for a moment.
Wasn't the original plan for the second prince to make a detour to Dingxiang City, and then attack Dingxiang City from both front and back?
Even if the second prince now changes his plan and goes to hunt down the Turks, because of this, Dingxiang City must be empty. The troops left behind in the camp are enough to capture Dingxiang City. Wouldn't it be safer to hold the fortified city to meet the second prince?
He can also take credit for capturing Dingxiang...
"Commander Qu, the Turks were led by Ashina Simo to flee to Mayi. The city of Dingxiang must be empty at this moment. Why not take this opportunity to capture it in one fell swoop and defend the city?"